Dimitri is a French-Australian astronomer with a PhD in Astrophysics and Astronomy and 10+ years of experience (Sydney Observatory, Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley). He is also an Adjunct Fellow at Western Sydney University, focusing on Cultural Astronomy and collaborating with Aboriginal communities to recover astronomical heritage. When he's not looking at the stars, Dimitri enjoys bushcraft, personal development, and canoeing.

Paul has a PhD in Astronomy, with over 35 years running continuing education courses at Sydney Observatory in Astronomy and Physics. He has worked at Parkes Radio Telescope as a support astronomer, and La Silla Observatory, in Chile. He enjoys time with his family, riding his bicycle and contemplating the nature of the universe on bushwalks.

Nathan has had an interest in the stars and the sky for many years, which includes formal study at UNE. Along with the stars, he works with natural areas and also does art, focussing on realistic landscapes. This includes environmental education, and also work with the Blue Mountains community Bushcare program. He has bred and shown poultry having a heritage breed called the Croad Langshan. He is also into music, currently playing drums in a local band called 'Red Planet Repairs', and previously has been a DJ on 2RRR 88.5fm (Ryde Regional Radio) for over 20 years.

Tom has always had a fascination with the universe, and spends most of his free time and energy on photographing the night sky with his telescope and cameras @tomkirkpatrick_. He loves going on road trips to photograph the stars from new places, and a clear and sleepless night is his idea of a good time! He is studying mechanical engineering with the goal of designing telescopes to help share the stars with even more people.

Musawer Bajwa is a student of the wonders of the Universe. He specialises in transforming the complex sciences of astronomy into spiritual food for the soul. He has a Masters in Radio Astronomy and works at the Sydney Observatory alongside Blue Mountains Stargazing. From blackholes, to galaxies, to life on earth and religion, there is no topic that escapes his reach. He can be found in his spare time at the Marsden Park library where books have become his confidant and nourishment for his thirst for answers.

Velibor holds a PhD in astrophysics, with research centered on supermassive black holes and their influence on galaxy environments. Beyond research, Velibor is an experienced science communicator, devoted to promoting broader understanding of science and astronomy. Beyond the world of astrophysics, Velibor holds a 2nd DAN black belt in aikido and can be seen in nature exploring mountains or bikepacking.

Amol is a technologist, science communicator and an astrophotographer @earthly_astronut. He likes to travel to dark skies to photograph night landscapes and transient astronomical events. This photo has actually been taken in May 2024 during the Aurora Australis at out lookout where Amol was aurora hunting for her daughter’s birthday!

Born in the mountains of Nepal, Prash grew up under starry skies and a heritage of astrologers who passed down cosmic wisdom. Though he earned a Bachelor of Information Technology, his passion for the stars led him to Western Australia, where he’s spent the last three years helping build the SKAO radio telescope with Ventia. He also joined Perth Observatory, completed Astronomy 101 & 102, and guided night sky tours. He’s a certified personal trainer, loves travel and books, and nothing brings him more joy than a telescope, a campfire, and a clear night. Now he’s ready to pursue astrophysics.

Ed is an experienced educator who grew up in the UK and now resides in the Blue Mountains with his young family. His favourite constellation is Orion, and he still remembers the first time he saw it 'upside down' in his adopted country. He is proudly autistic.

Originally from Québec (Canada), Camille came to Australia in 2018 and decided to settle in the Blue Mountains to be close to nature and hiking trails. With a diversified background in anthropology, reforestation, retail, and yoga, she takes pleasure in learning and developing new passions. During time off, she loves reading books, and soaking up cliff top scenery.

Saskya loves guiding people into deep connection with the natural world, whether under the night sky or on the trails of the Blue Mountains. When she’s not co-hosting stargazing experiences, she works as a hiking and forest therapy guide, mentors young people in rewilding practices, and runs community events focused on holistic living. In her free time, she explores the remote wilderness of the Blue Mountains, expresses herself through the creative arts, and embraces slow living.

Jenny is originally from the Philippines. She is a proud owner of a 6-month old Labrador named Kenji. In her free time, she enjoys watching Korean dramas. One of her favorite dishes is Sisig, and she often enjoys fruit teas to stay refreshed in the warm Philippine climate. 

Dwi Y Yuna (@dwiyosha), or Ocha, is an industrial engineering graduate now living her childhood dream: astronomy. Originally from West Sumatra, Indonesia, she is currently pursuing a PhD on dark sky studies in Melbourne. Beyond stargazing, she loves traveling, writing, painting, playing badminton, photography, grounding, and more. Ocha dreams of becoming a best-selling astronomy author and capturing starry night skies from every corner of the Earth.

Caroline, the Managing Director—and Dimitri’s fiancée, is passionate about creating joyful moments for their guests. She is in charge of the Ground Operations: from PR, digital marketing, customer service, partnerships with local businesses to create bespoke events that sparkle stars in their guests eyes. She can be found never far from the sea and the mountains, enjoys sound baths and reading French novels.