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Practical Astronomy August – Names and Catalogues.

Name: Practical Astronomy August – Names and Catalogues.
Start: 2025-08-18T20:00:00+12:00
End: 2025-08-18T21:00:00+12:00
Location: Stardome Observatory

August 18 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Names and Catalogues

Ever wondered about the designations Astronomical Objects such as M 22, NGC 104, HD 207098, or the names given to comets and asteroids. In this talk we will be discussing the IAU naming conventions for celestial objects along with the star and deep sky catalogues commonly encountered by amateur astronomers.

Details

Date: August 18
Time:
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Categories: AAS Meetings, Practical Astronomy

Organiser

Bill Thomas

Venue

Stardome Observatory
670 Manukau Rd, Epsom
Auckland, 1345 New Zealand + Google Map