Astronomy on Tap

Name: Astronomy on Tap
Start: 2025-04-29T20:00:00+12:00
End: 2025-04-29T22:00:00+12:00
Location: 40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand 6140

Schedule

Tue Apr 29 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC+12:00

Location

40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand 6140 | Wellington, WG

Experience the wonders of the Universe and embark on an extraordinary journey with Astronomy on Tap. Travel from Pōneke into the vast depths of space and beyond.
Upon arrival, receive a drink and your first-class inflight snacks. Then sit back and relax in our digital full-dome planetarium as we explore the night sky. Complete your trip through the galaxy with the cash bar and a look through interactive exhibitions.
Whether you’re accompanied by a special someone, a friend, or embarking on a solo adventure, raise your glass to the stars and enjoy the stellar ride.
$45pp | 8PM – 10PM | R18 | Space Place
Tuesday 29 April 2025:
Astronomy on Tap returns in April 2025. In this session we’ll be exploring the immense scale of the universe: How big are we? How small are we? Can we even grasp the incomprehensible size of our observable universe? Probably not, but we’re going to try anyway.
Tuesday 27th May 2025:
Planets, Exoplanets, and Moons! We know of 8 main planets in our Solar System, but there are also dwarf planets, hundreds of moons, and thousands more planets outside our local neighbourhood. Come along to learn about the weird and wonderful planets and moons that inhabit our wee corner of the Milky Way.
Tuesday 24th June 2025:
In this Matariki special edition, we dive into the Matariki star cluster and its importance to Aotearoa. You’ll also learn some handy tips on how to find Matariki and Puanga with the naked eye.