30/03/2026
2026 Update!
So you probably been wondering what is happening, so here is the plan!
We have not been responsible for the weather!!
With the Maleny Golf Clubhouse in mid construction, we have moved 300 metres down the road to the Maleny and District Sport and Recreation Club (MDSRC) building and the adjoining field.
This is where we will be for this season.
In many ways it is a better venue than the Golf Club.
We have ten times the observing area. The building facilities are superior and we are a bit more out of the wind and light from Brisbane.
MDSRC (esp Max Whitten) are doing everything they can to make it work, with moves afoot to bring the grass up (or down) to golf course fairway standard, and create more storage area for us.
We have yet to have a large BAS member night there, and feel we need to really understand the place before safely running a public stargazing night.
So we are looking at Saturday May 23rd as our first public night.
If you are a BAS member (or become a BAS member) we have 4 society nights planned before then. You do not need equipment or expertise, just curiosity.
It is our intention to charge for public nights rather than rely on donations. An unsustainably large percentage of people do not donate anything and we cannot afford to continue down this path due to rising expenses, particularly public liability insurance.
We intend to start at $5 an individual and $10 a family, which we believe still represents excellent value and hopefully will see us at least break even. Payment will be through our usual portal with Try Booking and like before we will bring tickets on line 5-7 days before the event once we see the weather forecast.
Entry is free for BAS and Australasian Dark Sky Alliance Members.
We will keep you updated.
