Come to the gazebo on The Common to meet new friends, share stories & a drink or two.

Back by popular demand is Astrocamp’s Limerick Competition - limber up linguists, it’s never just astronomy at this camp! Pick up a form at the Meet & Greet and dazzle us with your rhyming skills. Theme announced at camp – prizes (announced Monday) for the funniest, cleverest, or even the most thought provoking.

Time: 1 hour
Equipment: None (own telescope optional)
Location: The Common

You may have heard of the Messier Marathon, a challenge to hunt down all 110 of Charles Messier’s objects in a single observing session. Well, brace yourselves … for the Cwmdu Cross-Country! This is our traditional Live Sky Tour with a difference, as we have crafted our own tour of the night sky to highlight the best views from camp! Join expert science communicator and highly skilled practical astronomer Paul Hill on the Common, where he’ll give you an overview of our latest observing challenge, and kickstart your race! How many will you tick off? (Full object list to be posted prior to Camp).

Time: 1 hour
Equipment: Paper, pen, chair
Location: The Common, HQ gazebo

Back by popular demand is the legendary Astrocamp Quiz! By your request, this year we’ll be branching beyond astronomy … but to what? Guess you’ll have to play along to find out…

Time: 1 hour
Equipment: Chair
Location: The Common, HQ gazebo

Do you have a burning question about astronomy or space exploration that you’ve always want answered, but never known who to ask? In this one-hour Live Podcast Special, we’ll be answering all your spacey questions, even throwing in a debate or two!

Back by popular demand is Afternoon Tea on the Common (we are a terribly civilized bunch, don’t you know). Bring your left-over snacks, grab a brew, and share your favourite moments from Camp. We’ll also regale you with the best limericks, and give out prizes. Afternoon tea will continue throughout the day’s talks. Home-baking encouraged!

Time: 30 minutes
Equipment: Paper, pen, chair
Location: The Common, HQ gazebo

Long-time Astrocamp attendee and passionate astronomer Kevin Quinn will regale us with tales from his new book “A Decade in Stargazing,” a journey through space via twelve constellations. Described as funny, moving, and even “hold your breath scary,” there’s something for everyone in Kevin’s journey, including an important life lesson involving a bear…

In a series of four short talks, Dr Jenifer Millard and Paul Hill will unravel the mysteries of the cosmos in bitesize chunks. Previous topics include: What is an asteroid? What is a comet? What is a nebula? And How Do Stars Work?In a series of four short talks, Dr Jenifer Millard and Paul Hill will unravel the mysteries of the cosmos in bitesize chunks. Previous topics include: What is an asteroid? What is a comet? What is a nebula? And How Do Stars Work?What burning questions do you have from the world of astronomy and space exploration that you’d love Jeni or Paul to answer in under 15 mins? Why not make a suggestion in our Facebook Group?