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The Gravity Discovery Centre & Observatory, together with the Shire of Gingin are working to protect and preserve one of the greatest natural resources and attractions that Gingin Shire has to offer – the stunning night sky.
The proposed Gingin Dark Sky Reserve will include the entire Shire of Gingin, plus smaller areas of the Shire of Chittering and the City of Wanneroo that will encompass an area of over 3500 square kilometres.
This project will seek to;

  •  Provide the Shire of Gingin with accreditation as an International Dark Sky
    Reserve from the International Dark Sky Association (IDA). The First in WA.
  •  Attract local, national, and international tourists to the region and encourage
    them to “stay awhile,” utilise local accommodation, and explore the many
    attractions the Shire of Gingin has to offer.
    It will also attract further astronomical and space assets to the region putting
    Gingin on the world Astronomical Science and Tourism Map.
  •  Protect Local Aboriginal Cultural Heritage by preserving the ancient Yued
    Noongar “Sky Stories” associated with the stars and Milky Way.
  •  Provide protection of local flora and fauna by creating a dark, nocturnal
    environment in which different animals, birds, insects and amphibians can
    continue to live within the precious eco-system unique to this region.

The Gravity Discovery Centre will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall Meeting which will give the opportunity for Gingin residents and local business owners to learn more about the proposed Gingin Dark Sky Reserve, and the benefits and opportunities of living in a Dark Sky Community.

The Virtual Town Meeting will be run on the following dates (just in case you can’t
make it to one):

Monday 18th September – 7:00pm to 8:00pm – Join here

Wednesday 20th September – 7:00pm to 8:00pm – Join here

Thursday 21st September – 7:00pm to 8:00pm – Join here

The Virtual Town Hall Meeting will be presented via the Gravity Discovery Centre’s YouTube and Facebook platforms. This will enable residents and local business owners to ask questions in real time via your keyboard. Alternately, you can call us on 9575 7577 or email us at bookings@gravitycentre.com.au regarding your questions about the Gingin Dark Sky Reserve.

We hope to see you (virtually) there!