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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
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Monthly Meeting - Apollo 11
Monday 06 Jul, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Claire Ryan
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NOTE - DATE CHANGE
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon
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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
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Practical Astronomy - Introduction to Astrophotography
Monday 13 Jul, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Oreste Pinto + Danut Ionescu
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NOTE - DATE CHANGE
Details tba
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Practical Astronomy - Introduction to Astrophotography
Monday 13 Jul, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
NOTE - DATE CHANGE
Details tba
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Introduction to Astronomy - In the Shadow of the Moon
Monday 27 Jul, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Grant Christie
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In the Shadow of the Moon is a documentary that has the astronauts of the apollo era telling their s
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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.
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Practical Astronomy - Telescope Accessories
Monday 03 Aug, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Andrew Buckingham
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A guide to accessories that go on with you telescope. We will look at different types of eyepieces,
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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.
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Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - August
Friday 07 Aug, 2009
at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Margaret Arthur
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The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Su
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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.
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Monthly Meeting - August
Monday 10 Aug, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
tba
Monthly Meeting - August
Monday 10 Aug, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
tba
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Introduction to Astronomy - August
Monday 24 Aug, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Grant Christie
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A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion
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Introduction to Astronomy - August
Monday 24 Aug, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion
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Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - September
Friday 04 Sep, 2009
at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Margaret Arthur
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The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Su
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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.
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Practical Astronomy - Spring Star Party
Monday 07 Sep, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Andrew Buckingham
Practical Astronomy - Spring Star Party
Monday 07 Sep, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Spring Star Party
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Monthly Meeting - September
Monday 14 Sep, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
tba
Monthly Meeting - September
Monday 14 Sep, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
tba
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Dark Sky Weekend
Friday 18 Sep, 2009
at 19:00Hrs
Venue: Waharau Regional Park
Speaker/Host:
David Moorhouse
Dark Sky Weekend
Friday 18 Sep, 2009
at 19:00Hrs
Venue: Waharau Regional Park
Dark Sky Weekend
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Introduction to Astronomy - September
Monday 28 Sep, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Grant Christie
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A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion
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Introduction to Astronomy - September
Monday 28 Sep, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion
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Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - October
Friday 02 Oct, 2009
at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Margaret Arthur
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The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Su
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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.
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Practical Astronomy - Observing the Gas Giants
Monday 05 Oct, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Andrew Buckingham
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Observing Jupiter, Uranus & Neptune and learning to use the EWB telescope
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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
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Monthly Meeting - October
Monday 12 Oct, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
tba
Monthly Meeting - October
Monday 12 Oct, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
tba
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Introduction to Astronomy - October
Monday 26 Oct, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Grant Christie
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A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion
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Introduction to Astronomy - October
Monday 26 Oct, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion
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Practical Astronomy - Celestial Navigation II
Monday 02 Nov, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Colin James
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A recap of the first session in March with extensions and some more advance techniques
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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
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Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - November
Friday 06 Nov, 2009
at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Margaret Arthur
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The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Su
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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.
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Monthly Meeting - November
Monday 09 Nov, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
tba
Monthly Meeting - November
Monday 09 Nov, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
tba
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Introduction to Astronomy - November
Monday 23 Nov, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Grant Christie
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A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion
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Introduction to Astronomy - November
Monday 23 Nov, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion
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Young Astronomers & Night Eyes - December
Friday 04 Dec, 2009
at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Margaret Arthur
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The young members of the Society meet to learn more about space, astronomy and space exploration. Su
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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.
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Practical Astronomy - Summer Sky & Mars
Monday 07 Dec, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Melanie Pohl
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A tour of the summer constellations and highlights of the summer sky and a focus on observing Mars
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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
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Monthly Meeting - December
Monday 14 Dec, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
tba
Monthly Meeting - December
Monday 14 Dec, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
tba
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Introduction to Astronomy - December
Monday 21 Dec, 2009
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Grant Christie
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A topical astronomy documentary followed by a discussion
NOTE: on the third Monday this month
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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
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Member Gallery
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Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury and Aldebaran
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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
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Moon, Mars and Venus
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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
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Moon on 8 March 2009
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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
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Comet Lulin February 23/24 2009, img0049.jpg
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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
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Comet Lulin February 6th
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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
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