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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.

May Monthly Meeting
Monday 12 May 2008, 8:00PM
(Venue: Auckland Stardome)

Mars: Weather, Climate, Dust and Water

Guset Speaker: Prof. Geoff Austin
 
AAS 2008 Burbidge Dinner Pictures
2008 Astrophotography Competition Winners
EARTH HOUR 2008
AAS AGM NOMINATION FORM (MS Word)
NZ astronomer helps discover new Solar System
Society Book Reviews - Roger Feasey
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How to Identify a Meteorite
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"Harry Williams, one of NZ's most distinguished amateur astronomers, died peacefully in Auckland on 3 May 2008 aged 96.  He will be greatly missed by his many friends in the Auckland Astronomical Society and around the country."

Harry Williams with his 0.53m Cassegrain and 0.35m Schmidt Camera. Also shown is the UBV photometer at the Cassegrain focus and the torque tube equatorial mount. (Picture Credit Max Pow)

(Harry Williams with his 0.53m Cassegrain and 0.35m Schmidt Camera.  Also shown is the UBV photometer at the Cassegrain focus and the torque tube equatorial mount. - Picture Credit Max Pow)

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