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December Newsletter

Date: 3rd December 2025

This month we take a look at the planets We hope you enjoy your Solstice gift fridge magnet from The… Read more »


November Newsletter

Date: 25th October 2025

This month, we take a look at our closest star, the Sun. The constellation of Orion begins to come back… Read more »


October Newsletter

Date: 1st October 2025

This month we focus on our nearest neighbor the Moon. Lots of Moon information and stories to enjoy. Click the… Read more »


September Newsletter

Date: 26th August 2025

Welcome to the September Newsletter for Tahuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary.  You can download the newsletter for your viewing pleasure… Read more »


August Newsletter

Date: 27th July 2025

After looking at a number of sites, we have earmarked the green space south of the skate park as the preferred area for the star compass


Dark Sky Community lighting guide

Date: 12th July 2025

To attain our Dark Sky Community status, it’s crucial to focus on the lighting situation in Glenorchy. We need to encourage homeowners to conduct a personal lighting survey or audit.
Think about the following questions


July Newsletter

Date: 11th July 2025

Meanwhile, the Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Skies Group has lots of other projects on the go. At the Matariki Mid-winter Dinner we announced that this year is the year of the Moth.


Tāhuna Glenorchy becomes the 23rd International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Date: 2nd February 2025

Stars Align for Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary The Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary was announced today by Dark Sky… Read more »


Tahuna Glenorchy Winterstellar Astronomical site

Date: 21st January 2025

Tahuna Glenorchy was pleased and proud to become the very first Winterstellar Astronomical site on the 30th of November 2024