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Founded in 1922 and now with around
400 members, the Auckland Astronomical Society is one of
New Zealand's largest. We are based at the Auckland Observatory
and provide for all levels of interest and expertise in
astronomy. We are committed to educating our members in
the science of astronomy and to keeping them up-to-date
with current astronomical developments and discoveries.
The Society members provide voluntary support for the Auckland
Observatory public programs.
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Family ($75.00)
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| Youth ($45.00)
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Country ($45.00)
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All members receive a monthly journal either by post, email or both. Members who receive the journal by email get a $20.00 discount of the above rates. There are four categories of membership. The basic category is the ‘Ordinary’ member, ‘Family’ is for two or more people at the same address. 'Youth' is available to members under 18 years old. 'Country' is available to people living north of Waiwera and south of Bombay/Waiuku. Membership is for 12 months from the time of joining.
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Some of the benefits of Society membership are:
- Email astronomical news service
- An extensive borrowing library
astronomical books, magazines, charts and catalogues
- Monthly lectures featuring
both local and visiting speakers (2nd Monday
of each month - except January)
- Telescopes for rent
- A high-quality monthly Journal
that includes predictions of astronomical phenomena, notices
of upcoming meetings and articles by members
- An active Junior Group (the
Night Eyes) that meets at 7.30 p.m. on the first
Friday of each month
- Instruction on the use of the 50
cm Edith Winstone Blackwell Telescope
- Star parties at dark sites
- Annual Burbidge Lecture with
Visiting Guest Speaker
- Sky Recognition Talks for Beginners
- Beaumont Prize for the Best
Contribution by a Member in the Journal.
- Introductory Astronomy Talks
suitable for beginners.
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For further information
about the Society, please phone Andrew Buckingham on (09) 473 5877 or email the Treasurer
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