Welcome to your universe.
Auckland Astronomical Society was founded in 1923, and with over 600 members, is the largest amateur astronomy group in New Zealand. We are based at Stardome in Observatory and Planetarium in the shadow of Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill, and we’re passionate about sharing our love for astronomy with the people of Auckland.
Meeting on the first four Mondays of every month, the AAS is an incredibly lively and active organisation, and there is something for everyone of all ages, all experience levels and all interests. If you have a love of the night sky, and a passion about the universe around us, you’ll find a warm welcome at the Society.
Introduction to Astronomy
Learn more about astronomy with our easy to follow monthly educational sessions
Monthly Meeting
The best live speakers and recorded lectures each month on a variety of interesting topics.
Practical Astronomy
Learn about how and what to observe as well as useful information about use and maintenance of your equipment
Film Night
Sit back and watch documentaries and other films with a chance to discuss and find out more
Announcing the 2021 New Zealand Astrophotography Competition for the Harry Williams Trophy.
The 2021 New Zealand Astrophotography Competition is now open for entries. This year’s competition will be judged by Robert Gendler. Robert is arguably one of the top deep sky astrophotographers […]
2020 New Zealand Astrophotography Competition for the Harry Williams Trophy
Full results with judges comments: Nightscape category: Winner:Meteoric Glow by Stephen Voss The power of a rare moment captured on a simple single exposure photograph, good composition, the message of […]
Light Pollution Growth in Auckland
This year’s RASNZ Conference is being held online, via YouTube, due to the pandemic. As part of this week’s talk, Steve Butler, President of the Royal Astronomical Society of New […]
RASNZ 2021 Calendar
The Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand has produced a calendar using images that were entered into the 2020 New Zealand Astrophotography competition, all images used had permission obtained from […]
Upcoming Events
Meet the 2021-2022 AAS Council
BIll Thomas
President
Grant Christie
Vice President
Brenton Faithfull
Membership
Steve Hennerley
Curator of Instruments
Niven Brown
Treasurer
Milina Ristic
Editor
Alastair Emerson
Secretary
Jerina McKenzie
Librarian
Chris Benton
Councillor
David Britten
Councillor
Robert Patterson
Councillor
Carolle Varughese
Councillor