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This year’s winners of the NASA Scientist for a Day competition are Sophie Ineson from Southland Girl’s High School (Year 7 & 8 category) and Lucia Mochel from Whangamata Area School (Year 9 & 10 category), the New Zealand Space .
While there are few other astronomical festivals throughout New Zealand, this is the only one she knows of that will be in winter, she said. “In the middle of winter you get to see the core of the Milky Way . it’s better in winter because you get longer darkness hours.” What makes the Southland area special for astronomy is that there is always a chance to view the Aurora Australis without having to travel far. The event will run between June 11 to 13, kicking off at the former Oreti Sands golf course, the society’s headquarters. The first 45 people to register for the event will have the chance to attend a trip to Awarua Satellite Tracking Facility and Radio Communications Museum.
Hotel review: Invercargill s Ascot Park Hotel - Burt Munro fans approve
21 Apr, 2021 02:11 AM
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The Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill. Photo/supplied
Jane Phare stays at the Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill
Location: A five-minute drive from the CBD and 10 minutes from the airport, it s only a short walk to Ascot Park Raceway.
Style: An 80s exterior with a refurbished, modern interior.
Perfect for: A weekend club event, convention, family getaway or a business trip
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Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill. Photo/supplied
First impressions: The sprawling gardens were a good start - the 80s pitched roofs, brown brick and matching aluminium joinery, not so much. But if you can get past that, the interior is comfortable and stylish, with an abundance of cheerfully friendly staff.