Showing 1st- 31st January 2026 in Henderson Gallery. Journey through the cosmos without leaving Central Otago at our most spectacular Winterstellar exhibition yet.
This eighth iteration showcases over 30 breathtaking works from 21 world-class astrophotographers, transforming our night skies into stunning visual art that reveals the hidden beauty above us.
Experience award-winning imagery from internationally recognised artists including Kavan Chay (NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day, Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2024 & 2025), Tom Rae (2024 Royal Museums Greenwich Skyscapes Astronomy Photographer of the Year), and many other talented photographers whose work has graced the pages of National Geographic, Forbes, BBC, and NASA publications.
The exhibition features the premiere of the rangi takō | clear skies short film—a mesmerising collection of astro time-lapse photography paired with an original musical composition by Liz Conway, bringing the movement and majesty of our southern skies to life.
What makes these ethereal, abstract images even more extraordinary is knowing they capture the very skies above Central Otago—the same stars and galaxies you can step outside and see on any clear night. These aren’t images from distant oceans or microscopic worlds, but the cosmic wonders of our own backyard, revealed through the skilled artistry of astrophotography.
Perfect for art lovers, astronomy enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the universe above, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see our night skies through new eyes. After its Central Otago premiere, the exhibition will tour Aotearoa, sharing the beauty of our southern hemisphere skies with audiences nationwide.
Don’t miss this chance to witness the universe’s artistry, captured by some of the world’s finest astrophotographers, right here where many of these cosmic scenes unfold each night above our heads.
