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Society Spotlight
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.
Upcoming Events
Film Night Mar - Roving Mars
Monday 15 Mar, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Gavin Logan

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: Roving Mars
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Film Night Mar - Roving Mars
Monday 15 Mar, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: Roving Mars
A documentary about Nasas two Mars Rovers which roved around the Martian surface collecting data for years beyond their expected life. It tells the story of their construction, design and their amazing performance on the surface of Mars.


Dark Sky Weekend - March
Friday 19 Mar, 2010 at 19:00Hrs
Venue: Waharau Regional Park
Speaker/Host: -

Dark Sky Weekend at Waharau Regional Park.
Friday 19th March to Sunday 21st March 2010
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Dark Sky Weekend - March
Friday 19 Mar, 2010 at 19:00Hrs
Venue: Waharau Regional Park

Dark Sky Weekend at Waharau Regional Park.
Friday 19th March to Sunday 21st March 2010


Intro to Astronomy Mar - Universe Scale & Light
Monday 22 Mar, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Bernie Brenner

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

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Intro to Astronomy Mar - Universe Scale & Light
Monday 22 Mar, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

This Month: Universe Scale & Light
This session will finish looking at light and the scales of the universe.
The session will be followed by a tutorial session reviewing the material covered.



Young Astronomers - April
Friday 02 Apr, 2010 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 - April
Friday 02 Apr, 2010 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.

Practical Astronomy Apr - Southern Clusters
Monday 05 Apr, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Andrew Buckingham

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

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Practical Astronomy Apr - Southern Clusters
Monday 05 Apr, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

This Month: Southern Clusters
There are numerous bright open and globular clusters in the southern milky way which are easy to find in binoculars of a small telescope if you know where to look. This session will teach you how to find some of these objects and observe them yourself.


April Monthly Meeting -
Monday 12 Apr, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: -

details tba ...more

April Monthly Meeting -
Monday 12 Apr, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

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Film Night April - Sky at Night show with Patrick Moore.
Monday 19 Apr, 2010 at 21:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Gavin Logan

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: A
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Film Night April - Sky at Night show with Patrick Moore.
Monday 19 Apr, 2010 at 21:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: A recent Sky at Night show with Patrick Moore covering the recent impact on Jupiter, exploring Saturn and a report on last years total eclipse of the Sun in China.
The session will follow the AGM


AGM 2010
Monday 19 Apr, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Grant Christie

Annual General Meeting 2010 ...more

AGM 2010
Monday 19 Apr, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

Annual General Meeting 2010

Intro to Astronomy Apr -
Monday 26 Apr, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Bernie Brenner

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

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Intro to Astronomy Apr -
Monday 26 Apr, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

This Month: tba
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The session will be followed by a tutorial session reviewing the material covered.


Practical Astronomy May - Celestial Navigation
Monday 03 May, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Colin James

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

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Practical Astronomy May - Celestial Navigation
Monday 03 May, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

This Month: Celestial Navigation
Stardome presenter Colin James will use the planetarium to teach us some of the techniques for finding direction, telling time & date and finding latitude & longitude using the stars.


Young Astronomers - May
Friday 07 May, 2010 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 - May
Friday 07 May, 2010 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.

May Monthly Meeting -
Monday 10 May, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: -

details tba ...more

May Monthly Meeting -
Monday 10 May, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

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Film Night May - Issac Newton - The Dark Heretic.
Monday 17 May, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Gavin Logan

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month:  Issac N
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Film Night May - Issac Newton - The Dark Heretic.
Monday 17 May, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month:  Issac Newton - The Dark Heretic.
Tells about many little known facets of Newtons life including his religious ideas and how they influenced his science and life. Also covered is his secret experimentation with alchemy.



Intro to Astronomy May -
Monday 24 May, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Bernie Brenner

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

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Intro to Astronomy May -
Monday 24 May, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

This Month: tba
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The session will be followed by a tutorial session reviewing the material covered.


Young Astronomers - June
Friday 04 Jun, 2010 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 - June
Friday 04 Jun, 2010 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.

Practical Astronomy Jun - Winter Star Party
Monday 07 Jun, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Andrew Buckingham

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

...more

Practical Astronomy Jun - Winter Star Party
Monday 07 Jun, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

This Month: Winter Star Party
Our Winter observing event.
The evening will start in the planetarium and will progress to telescope viewing as it get dark. The EWB Zeiss Telescope will be available for viewing as well as portable telescopes outside in the courtyard. Ivan Vazey (AAS Curator) will be on hand to help people who have questions about telescopes or your own telescope. Feel free to bring your own telescope along.

The event will be weather independent as we will have the planetarium available and other activities planned.

The evening is aimed to include members who are getting started with exploring the night sky as well as the more experienced so along and join in.


June Monthly Meeting -
Monday 14 Jun, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: -

details tba ...more

June Monthly Meeting -
Monday 14 Jun, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

details tba

Film Night June - Alien Planet
Monday 21 Jun, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Gavin Logan

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month:  Alien
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Film Night June - Alien Planet
Monday 21 Jun, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month:  Alien Planet.
Based on the book "Expedition" by Wayne D Barlowe the film is about a simulated robotic space mission to another solar system to a planet called Darwin 4. With scientific commentary by leading scientists it highloghts the problems and possible outcomes of such a journey.



Intro to Astronomy Jun -
Monday 28 Jun, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Bernie Brenner

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

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Intro to Astronomy Jun -
Monday 28 Jun, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

This Month: tba
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The session will be followed by a tutorial session reviewing the material covered.


Young Astronomers - July
Friday 02 Jul, 2010 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 - July
Friday 02 Jul, 2010 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.

Practical Astronomy Jul - Using Telescopes
Monday 05 Jul, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Ivan Vazey

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

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Practical Astronomy Jul - Using Telescopes
Monday 05 Jul, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

This Month: Using Telescopes
AAS curator Ivan Vazey will give some tips on using, maintaining and mounting your telescope.


July Monthly Meeting -
Monday 12 Jul, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: -

details tba ...more

July Monthly Meeting -
Monday 12 Jul, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

details tba

Film Night Jul -
Monday 19 Jul, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Gavin Logan

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: tba
...more

Film Night Jul -
Monday 19 Jul, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: tba
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Intro to Astronomy Jul -
Monday 26 Jul, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Bernie Brenner

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

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Intro to Astronomy Jul -
Monday 26 Jul, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

This Month: tba
??.
The session will be followed by a tutorial session reviewing the material covered.


Practical Astronomy Aug - Names & Catalogues
Monday 02 Aug, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Andrew Buckingham

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

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Practical Astronomy Aug - Names & Catalogues
Monday 02 Aug, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

This Month: Names & Catalogues
Ever wondered why object in the sky have so many different names and naming systems. This session will give a guide to some of the different cataloguing systems for objects in the night sky.


Young Astronomers - August
Friday 06 Aug, 2010 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 - August
Friday 06 Aug, 2010 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.

August Monthly Meeting -
Monday 09 Aug, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: -

details tba ...more

August Monthly Meeting -
Monday 09 Aug, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

details tba

Film Night Aug -
Monday 16 Aug, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Gavin Logan

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: tba
...more

Film Night Aug -
Monday 16 Aug, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: tba
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Intro to Astronomy Aug -
Monday 23 Aug, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Bernie Brenner

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

Th
...more

Intro to Astronomy Aug -
Monday 23 Aug, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

This Month: tba
??.
The session will be followed by a tutorial session reviewing the material covered.


Young Astronomers - September
Friday 03 Sep, 2010 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 - September
Friday 03 Sep, 2010 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.

Practical Astronomy Sep - Spring Star Party
Monday 06 Sep, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Andrew Buckingham

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

...more

Practical Astronomy Sep - Spring Star Party
Monday 06 Sep, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

This Month: Winter Star Party
Our Spring observing event.
The evening will start in the planetarium and will progress to telescope viewing as it get dark. The EWB Zeiss Telescope will be available for viewing as well as portable telescopes outside in the courtyard. Ivan Vazey (AAS Curator) will be on hand to help people who have questions about telescopes or your own telescope. Feel free to bring your own telescope along.

The event will be weather independent as we will have the planetarium available and other activities planned.

The evening is aimed to include members who are getting started with exploring the night sky as well as the more experienced so along and join in.


Dark Sky Weekend - September
Friday 10 Sep, 2010 at 19:00Hrs
Venue: Waharau Regional Park
Speaker/Host: -

Dark Sky Weekend at Waharau Regional Park.
Friday 10th September to Sunday 12th September 2010
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Dark Sky Weekend - September
Friday 10 Sep, 2010 at 19:00Hrs
Venue: Waharau Regional Park

Dark Sky Weekend at Waharau Regional Park.
Friday 10th September to Sunday 12th September 2010


September Monthly Meeting -
Monday 13 Sep, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: -

details tba ...more

September Monthly Meeting -
Monday 13 Sep, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

details tba

Film Night Sep -
Monday 20 Sep, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Gavin Logan

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: tba
...more

Film Night Sep -
Monday 20 Sep, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: tba
??


Intro to Astronomy Sep -
Monday 27 Sep, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Bernie Brenner

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

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...more

Intro to Astronomy Sep -
Monday 27 Sep, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

This Month: tba
??.
The session will be followed by a tutorial session reviewing the material covered.


Young Astronomers - October
Friday 01 Oct, 2010 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 - October
Friday 01 Oct, 2010 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.

Practical Astronomy Oct - Observing Planets
Monday 04 Oct, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Andrew Buckingham

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

...more

Practical Astronomy Oct - Observing Planets
Monday 04 Oct, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

This Month: Observing PLanets
A guide to observing planets. If the weather permits, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune will all be in the sky for us to try and observe.


October Monthly Meeting -
Monday 11 Oct, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: -

details tba ...more

October Monthly Meeting -
Monday 11 Oct, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

details tba

Film Night Oct -
Monday 18 Oct, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Gavin Logan

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: tba
...more

Film Night Oct -
Monday 18 Oct, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: tba
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Intro to Astronomy Oct -
Monday 25 Oct, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Bernie Brenner

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

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Intro to Astronomy Oct -
Monday 25 Oct, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

This Month: tba
??.
The session will be followed by a tutorial session reviewing the material covered.


Practical Astronomy Nov - tba
Monday 01 Nov, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Andrew Buckingham

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky andusing your telescope.

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Practical Astronomy Nov - tba
Monday 01 Nov, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky andusing your telescope.

This Month: tba
??.


Young Astronomers - November
Friday 05 Nov, 2010 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 - November
Friday 05 Nov, 2010 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.

November Monthly Meeting -
Monday 08 Nov, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: -

details tba ...more

November Monthly Meeting -
Monday 08 Nov, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

details tba

Film Night Nov -
Monday 15 Nov, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Gavin Logan

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: tba
...more

Film Night Nov -
Monday 15 Nov, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

On film night we screen astronomy and science documentaries.

This Month: tba
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Intro to Astronomy Nov -
Monday 22 Nov, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Bernie Brenner

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

Th
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Intro to Astronomy Nov -
Monday 22 Nov, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

This Month: tba
??.
The session will be followed by a tutorial session reviewing the material covered.


Young Astronomers - December
Friday 03 Dec, 2010 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 - December
Friday 03 Dec, 2010 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.

Practical Astronomy Dec - Summer Star Party
Monday 06 Dec, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Andrew Buckingham

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

...more

Practical Astronomy Dec - Summer Star Party
Monday 06 Dec, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

A club night based on getting stated with learning the night sky and using your telescope.

This Month: Winter Star Party
Our Summer observing event.
The evening will start in the planetarium and will progress to telescope viewing as it get dark. The EWB Zeiss Telescope will be available for viewing as well as portable telescopes outside in the courtyard. Ivan Vazey (AAS Curator) will be on hand to help people who have questions about telescopes or your own telescope. Feel free to bring your own telescope along.

The event will be weather independent as we will have the planetarium available and other activities planned.

The evening is aimed to include members who are getting started with exploring the night sky as well as the more experienced so along and join in.


December Monthly Meeting -
Monday 13 Dec, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: -

details tba ...more

December Monthly Meeting -
Monday 13 Dec, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

details tba

Intro to Astronomy Dec -
Monday 20 Dec, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host: Bernie Brenner

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

Th
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Intro to Astronomy Dec -
Monday 20 Dec, 2010 at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory

An Introductory Astronomy course from Michigan Tech University followed by a tutorial.

This Month: tba
??.
The session will be followed by a tutorial session reviewing the material covered.

Note: This session is one week earlier than normal


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2009-08-22-Moon-Mercury conjunction
On 22 august occurred Moon-Mercury conjunction I observed on pictures snapped a spot light after the Moon Terminator. For identification of the crater and I used used "Moon Virtual Atlas" (thanks Grant!) and I founded it to be The Demonax crater. Also I have checked with Wikipedia The Demonax crater characteristics and location. See below. "This location makes the crater difficult to observe due to foreshortening. The crater is also illuminated at a very low angle, when it is in the sunlit side." That was exactly my case About background picture: Camera Model Name DMC-FZ50 Shooting Date/Time 22.08.2009 19:34:21 Tv (Shutter Speed) 1 Av (Aperture Value) 4.5 420mm echivalent zoom, ISO Speed 200 Processed of 3 images using RegiStax5. For cropped image detail presented I used only one image. Photo: Danut Ionescu AAS   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

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