Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School 2017

The Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School is a 5-day camp for year 13 students from around New Zealand. The camp is run by the University of Canterbury's Physics and Astronomy Department. During the camp students get to visit the Mt John Observatory in Tekapo and attend seminars at UC. Students meet other like-minded students who share their passion for astronomy and astrophysics. A highlight for students on the camp is stargazing using the telescopes at the Mt John Observatory.