This talk will cover the change in outdoor lighting over the past decade with reference to the "new" technology of LED light sources. Included will be the implications of light […]
Burbidge Lecture: Diving through exoplanet atmospheres 8:00pm The study of exoplanets, planets that orbit stars other than the Sun, is fascinating new field of research. The question "how do stars […]
How does observing from your garden turn into serious astronomical research? We all know that astronomy is a diverse and exciting science, that is probably what got us into it […]
The Society operate the Kumeu Observatory, which over recent times, has been upgraded with a GSO 400mm Ritchey–Chrétien telescope and full frame cooled CMOS camera (QHY 600M) fitted with a […]
Dave Owen (AKA "Space Dave") is the owner/manager of Te Awamutu SpaceCentre, an interactive museum that features space memorabilia,astronomy displays and activities. Customers include the generalpublic as well as schools, […]