MISSION TO AURORA AUSTRALIS PRE FLIGHT PROGRAMME
INCLUDED IN YOUR FLIGHT PACKAGE!
This is an opportunity to learn more about the night skies before taking off on the Southern Lights by Flight. If you book onto our Southern light by flight this tour is included on the day of your flight. Aerospace is fundamental for science on the ice, so join us for a 20 minute presentation about Astronomy in Antarctica, including Aurora Australis. You will learn from a NASA trained STEM aerospace educator about Astronomy on the ice and receive details of what to look for on the Aurora flight to occur. Following the presentation, you will participate in a 40 minute “Astronomy over Antarctica tour” of the International Antarctic Centre. Learn how NASA Balloons collect data for astronomy and astrophysics above Antarctica, and how the Aurora Australis’s colours are formed in the Science Alive Exhibit Area. See real time images of Amundsen - Scott Pole Station telescope at the StormDome and experience the cold of Antarctica in the Antarctic StormDome, that makes such accurate astronomy possible. Learn how aircraft navigate over Antarctica and experience a C17 flight simulation. Look at the orrery in the Antarctic Gallery to understand the relationship between Antarctica and the Southern Skies. Finally gather for refreshments and to talk to the Aerospace Educators before you depart for your flight. Refreshments include beer, wine, soft drink, tea & coffee (2 drinks per person), plus some light snacks. You will receive your Mission to the
Aurora Australis Patch, and Mission to the Aurora Australis photograph from the International Antarctic Centre before taking to the air on your Aurora flight. At the end of this function you can either walk (5-10 minutes) or take the Penguin Bus across to the airport in time to check in for your flight... Time:
Session 1: 1pm - 3pm on the day of your flight * Session 2: 3pm – 5pm on the day of your flight.
Please let us know your preferred session time and while we cannot guarantee your preferred time slot we will do our best. * We will also be holding a photography workshop at the Antarctic Centre at 3.00pm. The aim is to assist you with handy hints and tips to best photograph the Aurora and to assist you with setting up your camera for the flight. If you would like to register for this workshop be sure to let us know as places are limited.
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MIRANDA SATTERHWAITE
PRE FLIGHT TRAVEL OPTION
N ā te p ō , ko te ao, ko te ao m ā r a m a . “From the darkest depths of the night we become enlightened”
Antarctic Academy Director, International Antarctic Centre Miranda Satterthwaite works as the Antarctic Academy Director for the International Antarctic Centre where she directs the development of the Antarctic Academy and the Mission to Space programmes. She is also an ISIA certified Alpine Ski coach, experienced in training for performance in extreme environments. Miranda has previously run engineering recruitment programmes for Ara Institute of Canterbury, including the Mission to Mars programme, rocketry for IPENZ and engineering outreach for University of Canterbury College of Engineering. She trained in STEM education through a range of NASA bases in the USA including NASA Marshall Flight Centre and NASA Kennedy Space Centre, visiting NASA Armstrong Centre and NASA Ames Research Centre during her tour. She has participated in two NASA Sofia Missions over Antarctica, observing the Aurora Australis. Academically, Miranda specialises in Space Exploration, holding undergraduate degrees in Science and Political Science and Masters Degrees in International Business Law and Educational Leadership. Long term she is passionate about filling the New Zealand pathways into the Aerospace sector to support the growing space economy.
Dark Sky Experience: Tekapo and Mt John
Join us as we travel from Christchurch to the shores of Lake Tekapo (Takapo) on a 3 day, 2 night Dark Sky Experience with the Dark Sky Project. Our world class astronomy guides will take you on a bespoke two hour star gazing, astronomy and astro-photography tour atop the University of Mount John Observatory in the International Dark Sky Reserve, as well as a Dark Sky Experience tour, 2 group dinners and plenty of time to enjoy the local area. This tour is brought to you by Ng ā i Tahu Tourism, one of the largest tourism operators in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Owned by the biggest iwi population Te Waipounamu (the South Island). With over 70,000 registered tribal members they are the largest wh ā nau-owned businesses in Aotearoa. Tour Dates:
DARK SKY PROJECT, NGAI TAHU
24 September 2022, 25 September 2022. 2023 dates TBA, pre-register your interest.
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