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Welcome to the Auckland Astronomical Society web site. If you're interested in Astronomy or just curious then why not come along and enjoy some fantastic talks held by the Auckland Astronomical Society. Meetings are normally held at the Auckland Stardome Observatory, One Tree Hill. There you will find a lot of interesting people able to assist you with virtually all aspects of astronomy. We Hope you will enjoy your stay and will come back to visit us often.

  Monthly Meeting - Apollo 11
Monday, 06 Jul 2009 @ 20:00Hrs

Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Claire Ryan

NOTE - DATE CHANGE Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon


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Upcoming Events
Monthly Meeting - Apollo 11
Monday 06 Jul, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Claire Ryan

NOTE - DATE CHANGE Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon ...more

Monthly Meeting - Apollo 11
Monday 06 Jul, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

NOTE - DATE CHANGE Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon


Practical Astronomy - Introduction to Astrophotography
Monday 13 Jul, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Oreste Pinto + Danut Ionescu

NOTE - DATE CHANGE Details tba ...more

Practical Astronomy - Introduction to Astrophotography
Monday 13 Jul, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

NOTE - DATE CHANGE Details tba


Introduction to Astronomy - In the Shadow of the Moon
Monday 27 Jul, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Grant Christie

In the Shadow of the Moon is a documentary that has the astronauts of the apollo era telling their s ...more

Introduction to Astronomy - In the Shadow of the Moon
Monday 27 Jul, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

In the Shadow of the Moon is a documentary that has the astronauts of the apollo era telling their stories.


Practical Astronomy - Telescope Accessories
Monday 03 Aug, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Andrew Buckingham

A guide to accessories that go on with you telescope. We will look at different types of eyepieces, ...more

Practical Astronomy - Telescope Accessories
Monday 03 Aug, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A guide to accessories that go on with you telescope. We will look at different types of eyepieces, filters and other accessories.


Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - August
Friday 07 Aug, 2009 at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Margaret Arthur

The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Su ...more

Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - August
Friday 07 Aug, 2009 at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Suitable for age 7 years and up. Note: The Night Eyes and Young Astronomer have been combined into the same evening.


Monthly Meeting - August
Monday 10 Aug, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: tba

tba ...more

Monthly Meeting - August
Monday 10 Aug, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

tba


Introduction to Astronomy - August
Monday 24 Aug, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Grant Christie

A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion ...more

Introduction to Astronomy - August
Monday 24 Aug, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion


Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - September
Friday 04 Sep, 2009 at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Margaret Arthur

The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Su ...more

Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - September
Friday 04 Sep, 2009 at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Suitable for age 7 years and up. Note: The Night Eyes and Young Astronomer have been combined into the same evening.


Practical Astronomy - Spring Star Party
Monday 07 Sep, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Andrew Buckingham

Spring Star Party ...more

Practical Astronomy - Spring Star Party
Monday 07 Sep, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

Spring Star Party


Monthly Meeting - September
Monday 14 Sep, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: tba

tba ...more

Monthly Meeting - September
Monday 14 Sep, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

tba


Dark Sky Weekend
Friday 18 Sep, 2009 at 19:00Hrs
Venue: Waharau Regional Park
Speaker/Host: David Moorhouse

Dark Sky Weekend ...more

Dark Sky Weekend
Friday 18 Sep, 2009 at 19:00Hrs
Venue: Waharau Regional Park

Dark Sky Weekend


Introduction to Astronomy - September
Monday 28 Sep, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Grant Christie

A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion ...more

Introduction to Astronomy - September
Monday 28 Sep, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion


Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - October
Friday 02 Oct, 2009 at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Margaret Arthur

The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Su ...more

Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - October
Friday 02 Oct, 2009 at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Suitable for age 7 years and up. Note: The Night Eyes and Young Astronomer have been combined into the same evening.


Practical Astronomy - Observing the Gas Giants
Monday 05 Oct, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Andrew Buckingham

Observing Jupiter, Uranus & Neptune and learning to use the EWB telescope ...more

Practical Astronomy - Observing the Gas Giants
Monday 05 Oct, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

Observing Jupiter, Uranus & Neptune and learning to use the EWB telescope


Monthly Meeting - October
Monday 12 Oct, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: tba

tba ...more

Monthly Meeting - October
Monday 12 Oct, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

tba


Introduction to Astronomy - October
Monday 26 Oct, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Grant Christie

A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion ...more

Introduction to Astronomy - October
Monday 26 Oct, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion


Practical Astronomy - Celestial Navigation II
Monday 02 Nov, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Colin James

A recap of the first session in March with extensions and some more advance techniques ...more

Practical Astronomy - Celestial Navigation II
Monday 02 Nov, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A recap of the first session in March with extensions and some more advance techniques


Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - November
Friday 06 Nov, 2009 at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Margaret Arthur

The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Su ...more

Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - November
Friday 06 Nov, 2009 at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Suitable for age 7 years and up. Note: The Night Eyes and Young Astronomer have been combined into the same evening.


Monthly Meeting - November
Monday 09 Nov, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: tba

tba ...more

Monthly Meeting - November
Monday 09 Nov, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

tba


Introduction to Astronomy - November
Monday 23 Nov, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Grant Christie

A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion ...more

Introduction to Astronomy - November
Monday 23 Nov, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion


Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - December
Friday 04 Dec, 2009 at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Margaret Arthur

The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Su ...more

Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - December
Friday 04 Dec, 2009 at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Suitable for age 7 years and up. Note: The Night Eyes and Young Astronomer have been combined into the same evening.


Practical Astronomy - Summer Sky & Mars
Monday 07 Dec, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Melanie Pohl

A tour of the summer constellations and highlights of the summer sky and a focus on observing Mars ...more

Practical Astronomy - Summer Sky & Mars
Monday 07 Dec, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A tour of the summer constellations and highlights of the summer sky and a focus on observing Mars


Monthly Meeting - December
Monday 14 Dec, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: tba

tba ...more

Monthly Meeting - December
Monday 14 Dec, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

tba


Introduction to Astronomy - December
Monday 21 Dec, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Grant Christie

A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion NOTE: on the third Monday this month ...more

Introduction to Astronomy - December
Monday 21 Dec, 2009 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion NOTE: on the third Monday this month


Member Gallery
Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury and Aldebaran
Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury (above roof) and Aldebaran (between tree branch). Image composed by 2 images worked on RegiStax5. Photo: Danut Ionescu Camera Model Name: Lumix DMC-FZ50 Shooting Date/Time 6/20/2009 6:41:28 am, NZ Time Tv (Shutter Speed) 4 Av (Aperture Value) 3.2 ISO Speed 100   Big Image

Moon, Mars and Venus
Moon, Mars and Venus conjunction on Maori New Year Day - Matariki. Image composed by 2 images worked on RegiStax5. Crop from the original. Photo: Danut Ionescu Camera Model Name DMC-FZ50 Shooting Date/Time 6/20/2009 6:27:13 am NZ Time Tv (Shutter Speed) 2.5 Av (Aperture Value) 3.2 Exposure Compensation 0 ISO Speed 200   Big Image

Moon on 8 March 2009
Taken from North Shore, Auckland with Yamamoto 3in Refractor with modified webcam. Image is a montage of 9 images produced with registax at approximately 100 frames per image. This is a reduced image for the site, the original image is 2400 pixels. Shaun Fletcher   Big Image

Comet Lulin February 23/24 2009, img0049.jpg
Picture taken around midnight in Leo about 22 minutes apart and it show the movement in the sky (img0034) Nikon D70s.F2.8/200mm (*1.5 cropping of a DSLR makes 300mm) Photo: Oreste Pinto   Big Image

Comet Lulin February 6th
Composite of about 5 photos (5*30s) taken on February 6th 2009 around 4AM, when it was close to alpha Libra. Nikon D70s.F2.8/200mm (*1.5 cropping of a DSLR makes 300mm) Photo: Oreste Pinto   Big Image


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