Calvert Aero Modelling Field - BAS Member's Dark Sky Night

Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening.

The site is a privately owned aero modelling field (Calvert Aero Modelling Society – Gratton Field) kindly made available to BAS by the owners.  The entrance is off Bourkes Road, West, a few minutes drives west of Rosewood.  The property entrance track has a strict speed limit of 20kph, in order to minimise dust and damage to the track surface.  This limit is strickly applied – so stick to it!  The telescope setup areas are the open grassed carpark and flight field adjacent to the aero club buildings.  The site has excellent facilities – toilets, kitchen, refrigerator, kettle, clubhouse lounge area.  An attendance fee of $10/telescope is payable on the night.

More information on Calvert and its facilities here: https://bas.asn.au/calvert-aero-modelling-field-directions/

Event start time is from around sunset and extend until sunrise the next day.

On-site camping is permissible, but bring everything you need.

Calvert astronomy events are all organised vis the BAS Discord communications channel.  We have a coordinator for Calvert events, however all communications with members is via Discord.  This is the only method for real-time information on event planning and status.  Join our Discord channel here:  https://discord.gg/rd4SapyfWD

Google maps location: here

What3Words location: here