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Upcoming Events
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Dark Sky Observing Night - May
Saturday 19 May, 2012
at 17:00Hrs
Venue: Arataki Visitors Centre, Waitakere
Speaker/Host:
Andrew Buckingham
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Members are are invited to join us for an observing night in a reasonably dark sky. This is a great opportunity for telescope viewing in the wonderful Autumn and Winter night sky.
Please fe
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Dark Sky Observing Night - May
Saturday 19 May, 2012
at 17:00Hrs
Venue: Arataki Visitors Centre, Waitakere
Members are are invited to join us for an observing night in a reasonably dark sky. This is a great opportunity for telescope viewing in the wonderful Autumn and Winter night sky.
Please feel free to bring a telescope. There will also be Society telescopes available for use. This is intended to be a relaxed social session, so please bring a picnic and enjoy the evening
Location:
Arataki Visitors Centre
300 Scenic Drive
Waitakere Ranges
http://g.co/maps/h4x5r (Google map
From 5pm onwards
(last arrival is 8:30pm)
If the event needs to be cancelled due to weather conditions a notice will be sent out mid-afternoon on the day.
An alternative session on 26th May is scheduled if we need to cancel.
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Practical Astronomy May - Safe Solar Viewing -
Note the change to the normal date and time.
Sunday 20 May, 2012
at 12:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Bill Thomas
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This month, weather permitting, we will have the opportunity to observe the Sun using the Stardomes Lunt telescope. We will also be demonstrating and discussing techniques for safe solar observi
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Practical Astronomy May - Safe Solar Viewing -
Note the change to the normal date and time.
Sunday 20 May, 2012
at 12:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
This month, weather permitting, we will have the opportunity to observe the Sun using the Stardomes Lunt telescope. We will also be demonstrating and discussing techniques for safe solar observing and solar photography. This is aimed at preparing for the upcoming transit of Venus occurring on the 6th of June and the partial solar eclipse in November.
The solar viewing will be weather dependent. If the weather doesnt cooperate we will just do the explanation of the techniques inside.
The Lunt solar telescope is a 152mm refractor with an integral hydrogen alpha filter providing remarkable solar images. This is a great opportunity for members to see this instrument in action.
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Film Night May - A Science Odyssey. Mysteries of the Universe.
Monday 28 May, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Gavin Logan
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This film is part of a series that looks at the history of scientific discoveries the solved what they refer to as "Mysteries of the Universe". This part covers history from 1910 to 1945 and
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Film Night May - A Science Odyssey. Mysteries of the Universe.
Monday 28 May, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
This film is part of a series that looks at the history of scientific discoveries the solved what they refer to as "Mysteries of the Universe". This part covers history from 1910 to 1945 and contains some usual facts and well as some excellent descriptions of scientific problems. This is combined with interesting film clips from the period. This film is 58 minutes long.
It will be followed by the February 2012 Sky at Night show with Patrick Moore entitled "Age of the Infrared". In it Sir Patrick Moore discusses why the infrared is full of hidden delights, whilst Dr Chris North talks to Dr Amy Mainzer about NASAs infrared WISE telescope.(29 minutes long).
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Intro to Astronomy June -
Monday 04 Jun, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Bernie Brenner
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An introductory astronomy course using a video lecture or documentary followed by a tutorial.
This year we will be including the BBC series "Wonders of the Solar System" an
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Intro to Astronomy June -
Monday 04 Jun, 2012
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
An introductory astronomy course using a video lecture or documentary followed by a tutorial.
This year we will be including the BBC series "Wonders of the Solar System" and "Wonders of the Universe"
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Young Astronomers - June
Friday 08 Jun, 2012
at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Margaret Arthur
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Young Astronomers is our session for our younger members. It is an interactive session covering a variety of topical subjects and activities aimed for children aged 6-13 years old.
Telescope
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Young Astronomers - June
Friday 08 Jun, 2012
at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Young Astronomers is our session for our younger members. It is an interactive session covering a variety of topical subjects and activities aimed for children aged 6-13 years old.
Telescope viewing will be available if the weather permits.
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View Our Other Upcoming Events
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AAS Astrophotography Competition 2011
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Auckland Astronomical Society - Harry Williams
2011 Astrophotography Competition
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We are proud to present the winners of the 2011 AAS Harry Williams Astrophotography Competition
2011 AAS Harry Williams Astrophotography Competition Winners (5.61MB)
View the entries for the 2011 AAS Astrophotogtraphy Competition:
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RASNZ Safe Solar Viewer
View the 2011 Transit of Venus and Partial Eclipse of the Sun
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Everyone can view this year's Transit of Venus on June 6th 2012 and the Partial Eclipse of the Sun on November 14th 2012 by ordering the RASNZ specially designed Solar Viewers for these two exciting events. Perfect for use at Home, in Schools, Clubs, the Workplace, or anywhere you happen to be under clear skies.
Click Here for more Info
Click Here to place an Order
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Member Gallery
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Eta Carinae Nebulae (Keyhole Nebulae NGC 3372).
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Taken by Gavin Logan from New Windsor with Canon 500D and 100mm ED Refractor F9. 28th January 2012. 12 frames stacked varying from 10 to 30 second exposures at 1600 ISO.
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AAS Star Party
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The AAS held a Star Party on the 20th October 2008 at Stardome Observatory. The turnout and event was a great success.
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Member Gallery
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