• Introduction to Astronomy May 2024

    Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland

    Establishing a US Moon Base: Timing and Challenges NASA has set the goal of returning to the Moon, but this time for good to mine precious resources and set up […]

  • Introduction to Astronomy September 2024

    Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

    The Planets & Moons of the Solar System Through Modern Eyes Tonight, we will review the Solar System’s eight planets, exploring their general and exciting features, including new ideas on […]

  • Introduction to Astronomy March 2025

    Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

    NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter Late last year, NASA launched a mission to Jupiter’s moon, Europa, in search of its potential to host life. Tonight, Chris Benton will discuss […]

  • Introduction to Astronomy June 2025

    Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland

    Stellar & Exoplanetary Spectroscopy Learning to Read the Light Tonight, you will learn how astronomers read the light from stars to measure their temperature, composition, rotation and much more, plus […]

  • Introduction to Astronomy November 2025

    Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

    The Depth of The Night Sky (An Introduction) by guest speaker: Jonathan Park When we look up at the night sky, it’s easy to imagine that all the stars are […]