Stargazing with Vic's Telescopes | Partial Solar Eclipse @ Casalinga

Partial Solar Eclipse | Special Event

On Tuesday, 17 February 2026, skywatchers in South Africa will have the rare opportunity to observe a Partial Solar Eclipse, when the Moon moves in front of the Sun, partially blocking its light.

Join us as we turn our attention to our very own star, the Sun. Vic will be bringing along his telescopes, all safely fitted with solar filters, allowing you to observe the Sun up-close and in detail. If sunspots are present on the day, you’ll be able to see them clearly through Vic's telescopes - some sunspots are astonishingly large, often comparable in size to Earth!

Bonus: Every ticket holder will receive a FREE pair of Solar Viewing Glasses, enabling you to safely view the eclipse directly as it unfolds.

You’ll also have the chance to take photos of the Sun using your phone through a telescope, capturing this special celestial event.

The event will be hosted at the beautiful Casalinga Function Venue in Muldersdrift, providing a relaxed and scenic setting for this unforgettable experience.

Space is limited, so be sure to book your tickets early!

Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Tickets: R180 per person (includes a FREE pair of Solar Viewing Glasses)

Attendance Guidelines

• Arrival Time: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow for check-in and a safety briefing.
• Eye Safety: Only use approved solar viewing glasses when looking at the Sun. Never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection. Eclipse glasses will be given to each ticket holder.
• Sun Protection: This is an outdoor daytime event. We recommend wearing a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable clothing suitable for sun exposure.
• Insect Protection: Mosquito repellent is advised.
• Food & Seating: No outside food or drinks are permitted. The restaurant will be open, with take-away options available. Guests are welcome to bring camping chairs or picnic blankets for seating.
• Ticket Policy: Tickets are non-refundable. If bad weather results in the event being cancelled, your ticket will be moved to another general stargazing event of your choice, within the upcoming 6 months (subject to space/availability). In the event of such cancellation, solar viewing glasses and all merchandise purchased online at the time of ticket purchase, will be sent to you free of charge during the week after the event's scheduled date.