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Upcoming Events
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Film Night May - Ultimate Mars Challenge.
Monday 27 May, 2013
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Gavin Logan
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Curiosity is the largest and most advanced space probe to be landed on Mars. This documentary is about the building and landing of the probe on Mars. It covers the technical challenges of building Cur
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Film Night May - Ultimate Mars Challenge.
Monday 27 May, 2013
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Curiosity is the largest and most advanced space probe to be landed on Mars. This documentary is about the building and landing of the probe on Mars. It covers the technical challenges of building Curiosity, its successful landing on Mars and what scientists are hoping to discover with this probe.
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Intro to Astronomy Jun - Solar System Part 3
Monday 03 Jun, 2013
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Bernie Brenner
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A tutorial series covering many aspects of astronomy. This months topic is:
Solar System Part 3
This session covers the gas giant planets.
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Intro to Astronomy Jun - Solar System Part 3
Monday 03 Jun, 2013
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
A tutorial series covering many aspects of astronomy. This months topic is:
Solar System Part 3
This session covers the gas giant planets.
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Young Astronomers Jun
Friday 07 Jun, 2013
at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Margaret Arthur
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The Young Astronomers session are aimed at our younger members (aged 6-13 years). The programme covers a variety of topics and includes interactive question and answer followed by telescope viewing (w
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Young Astronomers Jun
Friday 07 Jun, 2013
at 19:30Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
The Young Astronomers session are aimed at our younger members (aged 6-13 years). The programme covers a variety of topics and includes interactive question and answer followed by telescope viewing (weather permitting)
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Film Night June - Albert Einstein’s Biography
Monday 10 Jun, 2013
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Gavin Logan
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A Film about Albert Einstein’s adult life, outlining the development of his theories and how they came to be accepted. Also covers his relationships and social and political attitudes.
Please note the date change from the normal schedule.
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Practical Astronomy Jun -
Monday 17 Jun, 2013
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
Speaker/Host:
Bill Thomas
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The Practical Astronomy sessions focus on learning the night sky and using telescope. This months topic is:
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Practical Astronomy Jun -
Monday 17 Jun, 2013
at 20:00Hrs
Venue: Stardome Observatory
The Practical Astronomy sessions focus on learning the night sky and using telescope. This months topic is:
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AAS Astrophotography Competition 2012
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Member Gallery
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Johnathan Green
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Johnathan Green receiving a Highly Commended award from society president Grant Christie for his photo Moonset at Muriwi in the Artistic section of the astrophotography contest at the 2012 Burbidge Dinner.
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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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Member Gallery
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