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The table below is a first attempt to compile a of list annual star parties held in Eastern Australia that are open to all comers. Some star parties are arranged for members of a specific club or other groupings. To our Australian Members, if you know of any others, let me know and I'll update. I have given the approximate month when these events are usually held. Check the event website for specific annual dates, they are usually tied to the new moon.

Active links from the image of the table:
South Pacific Star Party .........https://www.asnsw.com/spsp
Queensland Astrofest ........... https://www.qldastrofest.org.au/
Central West Astrofest ..........https://www.cwas.org.au/astrofest/


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Hi all!

The VicSouth Star Party is up and running again after a 3 or 4 year hiatus. See: https://vicsouth.info/bookings.htm for details and/or bookings.

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The table below is an updated compilation of a of list annual star parties held in Eastern Australia that are open to all comers. Some star parties are arranged for members of a specific club or other groupings. To our Australian Members, if you know of any others, let me know and I'll update. I have given the approximate month when these events are usually held. Check the event website for specific annual dates, they are usually tied to the new moon.

Active links from the image of the table:
Gippsland (Eastern Victoria)....https://www.trybooking.com/CKXVQ https://mpas.asn.au/GSP.jpg Mar 15-17, 2024 [1st qtr.]
South Pacific Star Party .........https://www.asnsw.com/spsp CANCELLED FOR 2024. HOPEFULLY BACK FOR 2025
Queensland Astrofest ........... https://www.qldastrofest.org.au/
Central West Astrofest ..........https://www.cwas.org.au/astrofest/
VicSouth Star Party.............. https://vicsouth.info/bookings.htm
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This zip file contains a set of Google Earth pushpins with the location of each of the star parties
STAR PARTY LOCATIONS KMZ.zip
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My plans 2024
I am planning to attend the South Pacific Start Party next May (2024) with a group of friends including two other members @scribbly and @Logieberra.

If any of our members are planning to attend, please send me a PM and well arrange a meet up.
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