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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy May 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Building Blocks of the Universe\n(and how they relate to astronomy)\nGuest speaker – Jonathan Park MSc (Astronomy) \nThis is a fun\, basic introduction to how the universe works at the smallest scales. In this talk\, we start by describing the structure and size of the atom for anyone new to the topic. You will then be equipped to join the journey down the rabbit hole to the smallest\, weirdest particles. After hearing about these intriguing objects\, we learn how the building blocks of the universe apply in astronomy. What are cosmic rays? How does the Sun really turn hydrogen into helium to provide sunlight? There are trillions of (harmless) particles from space travelling through you right now – what are they? Whether your knowledge of this topic is limited or if you know all about the tiny particles of the universe\, you will be fascinated by this talk.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-may-2023/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230424T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
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SUMMARY:Film Night April
DESCRIPTION:We have two great films running tonight\, we look forwards to seeing you there. \n  \nAre We Alone in the Universe | By Professor Charlie Lineweaver\nCharley will present the results of a worldwide survey asking people “Are We Alone?”. He will try to figure out if this question makes any sense…and discuss what the words “we” and “alone” mean. \nCharley is one of the guest speakers at this years RSANZ Conference\, hosted by the AAS at Waipuna Lodge Conference Centre. \n  \nThe Search for Alien Life | BBC The Sky at Night 2023\nThe Sky at Night team investigate the latest science in the hunt for extraterrestrial life. \nPresented by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Professor Chris Lintott. \nProfessor Chris Lintott is also a guest speaker at this years RSANZ Conference. \nPlease visit https://www.astronomy.org.nz/2023-rasnz-conference for further information about the conference.  Note that as a Society member\, you are entitled to a discount off the full price of the event.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-april/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230417T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20230401T212859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T213046Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy April - Getting Started with Astrophotography
DESCRIPTION:In this meeting\, Eric Chiu will explain how to get started with Astrophotography.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-april-getting-started-with-astrophotography/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230410T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20230319T230810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T230810Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy April 2023
DESCRIPTION:A Modern Perspective of the Solar System\nWhat’s there and why\nThe Solar System comprises a central star\, eight planets of varying sizes and composition\, and three regions of small bodies. Chris Benton will outline a modern perspective of the Solar System structure\, then discuss how and why it formed and evolved as it did\, explaining what we see today. \nCome along and learn why we see four small rocky inner planets\, four giant gaseous outer planets\, plus collections of asteroids and comets. Furthermore\, discover why astronomers demoted Pluto from its status as a planet. \nAll attendees will receive a comprehensive handout on the topic\, changing your view on the Solar System. We look forward to seeing you all there.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-april-2023/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230327T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230327T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20230319T223600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T112734Z
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SUMMARY:Film Night
DESCRIPTION:We have two great films running tonight.  We look forwards to seeing you there. \nHow Earth Moves\nThis is a well worth watching documentary\, explaining the movement of the Earth in an easy to understand format. \nIt gives an easy to understand explanation on the Solstice also clarifying Sidereal time\, Julian time and why we use Gregorian time.  All relative to “How Earth Moves” \n  \nEight Wonders Of Our Solar System | The Planets | BBC Earth Lab\nDiscover the most memorable events in the history of our solar system. Travel to the surface of these dynamic worlds to witness the moments of high drama that uniquely shaped each one
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230320T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20230311T201920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230311T201920Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy - The Autumn Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be one of our seasonal Night Sky reviews. As the planetarium is unavailable until the Stardome reopens\, we will review the Autumn Night Sky using desktop open source planetarium software. We will also investigate some of the features of the software that you can use for your own observation planning and learning the Night Sky.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-the-autumn-night-sky/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230313T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20230311T202522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T062941Z
UID:1838-1678737600-1678741200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting March - Breakthrough-Listen Search for Intelligent Life
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, humans have gazed at the night sky and wondered if any intelligent life forms like us might be out there. In 2015\, the Breakthrough Foundation gave a $100 million grant to the University of California at Berkeley to undertake the most comprehensive search for signals from an extra-terrestrial civilization. Dr. Croft describes the project\, introduces the many radio telescopes around the world it is using in the search\, and explains how modern technology\, including AI\, is being used to include more stars\, more frequencies (channels) and more ways a signal might be sent. \nThis is a rebroadcast of a recent Silicon Valley Lecture Series Lecture presented by Dr. Steve Croft (University of California\, Berkeley).
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-march-breakthrough-listen-search-for-intelligent-life/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230227T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230227T211500
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20230218T125520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T012439Z
UID:1814-1677528000-1677532500@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night February
DESCRIPTION:We have two exciting films tonight: \nCan Nuclear Propulsion Take Us to Mars?\nThere are different propulsion systems available for space flight however each has advantages and limitations.  This film will help us understand the differences. \nThe Cosmic Clock\nThe cosmic clock effects everything\, from the far reaches of the universe to right here on Earth\, from the beginning of our universe to now. Witness the steady ticking of the universe’s clock through the eyes of creatures on Earth.  Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-february/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230220T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20230217T210030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T210030Z
UID:1811-1676923200-1676926800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting February - Auckland Astronomical Society\, The First 100 Years.
DESCRIPTION:In this meeting\, Society Vice President Dr Grant Christie will do a presentation on the significant events of the first 100 years of the Auckland Astronomical Society. \nVenue Address \nAs the Stardome Observatory is closed for renovations\, the meeting will be held at the Fickling Convention Centre. \n546 Mt Albert Road\,\nThree Kings\,\nAuckland 1042 \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-february-auckland-astronomical-society-the-first-100-years/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230206T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20230115T035219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T062829Z
UID:1793-1675713600-1675717200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy February 2023
DESCRIPTION:Auckland Astronomical Society Annual Fun Quiz Night!\nIt’s time we reflect on the topics covered over the previous year and do some revision in the form of a fun-filled quiz. Most importantly\, there are loads of chocolates to win! \nThe Quiz is designed for those who attended all\, some or none of the talks during the year\, so there’s no excuse to miss out! Come along and have loads of fun reviewing the main points of each monthly session. \nEight multiple-choice questions\, each designed to lead into a brief teaching discussion\, will include the topics: Measuring Distances In Space Parts I & II\, The James Webb Space Telescope\, The Hazards of Human Spaceflight to Mars\, Hunting Massive Stars\, The Expanding Universe and Life In The Solar System Parts I & II. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there ready for chocolate! \nPlease note while the Stardome is undergoing renovations\, our venue will be \nThe Lynfield Room at the Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, 1042 \nThis meeting will also be live-streamed on the AAS YouTube channel. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-february-2023/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221219T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20221126T215408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221126T215408Z
UID:1770-1671480000-1671483600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy December - The Summer Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This will be one of our quarterly reviews of the seasonal Night Sky. This will be held in the Planetarium at the Stardome Observatory. If the weather is clear we will follow with Telescope viewing.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-december-the-summer-night-sky/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20221217T063342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221217T063342Z
UID:1783-1671476400-1671480000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group December - Optimising PHD2 Guiding - 65 Tips and Tricks to get better Guiding with PHD2.
DESCRIPTION:It will be of special interest to Kumeu users of PHD2 because some of those tips and tricks were derived from Kumeu experience.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTony Cooper\n \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-december-optimising-phd2-guiding-65-tips-and-tricks-to-get-better-guiding-with-phd2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20221107T020425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T020425Z
UID:1748-1670875200-1670878800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting December - Big Science From a Little Country
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Richard Easther\n \nDoing astronomy is as easy as stepping out and looking up. However\, ever since Stonehenge astronomy has been at the forefront of what is now called “big science” — branches of knowledge whose development relies on large\, shared research facilities rather than individual laboratories. Two examples of this are the European Space Agency’s LISA mission which is slated for launch in the early 2030s\, and the Legacy Survey of Space and Time – or LSST – which is currently getting underway at the new Vera Rubin Observatory.   New Zealand scientists (including me and my group) are contributing to LISA and the LSST and I will explain what we hope that this will tell us about the universe. And I’ll talk about how little countries like New Zealand can contribute to big projects\, how we can get involved\, and what we get out of it.\n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-december-big-science-from-a-little-country/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221121T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20221119T230628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T230628Z
UID:1760-1669060800-1669064400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy November - variable stars
DESCRIPTION:Variable Stars. \nObservation of variable stars  has a long history with amateur astronomy. We will discuss the types of variable stars and how to observe them to obtain scientifically useful data. This is still a valuable activity even with the large survey telescopes as amateurs can obtain data for stars that are too bright for the large telescopes\, or for certain types of variable stars where changes are happening rapidly\, the survey scopes cannot be dedicated for short cadence observing of a single star. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-november-variable-stars/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20221106T032906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T015713Z
UID:1741-1669057200-1669060800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group November
DESCRIPTION:Tonight we have an introduction to DeepSkyStacker by Eric Chiu.  DeepSkyStacker is a freeware for astrophotographers that simplifies all the pre-processing steps of deep sky pictures. \nThis will be followed by a light discussion of the group meetings going forwards: \n\nSubjects that we would like to cover off over the next 12 months.  Subjects such as\n\nPractical sessions\nTheory sessions\nIntroductions to other software\n\n\nIf anyone is interested in covering a subject  please let the group know\nDo we want to form a small committee to coordinate the sessions.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-november-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221114T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20221112T203504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T203504Z
UID:1756-1668456000-1668461400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting November - The Fast Radio Sky: A New Window on the Violent Universe
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be screening a recent Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture with Dr. Victoria Kaspi (McGill University) \nThe Fast Radio Sky: A New Window on the Violent Universe \nIn this illustrated introduction\, Dr. Kaspi introduces us to a brand-new mystery in the skies — superfast bursts of radio waves whose source is still unknown. These energetic bursts come from all over the sky (and all over the universe\,) pack a huge amount of energy\, and typically last a few thousandths of a second. Like a detective in the middle of a case\, Dr. Kaspi fills us in on the story of how new observations (especially with the CHIME telescope project which she heads) have been revealing tantalizing new aspects of these bursts\, without yet giving us a solution to their ultimate cause. She shares both the thrills and frustrations of a new phenomenon in science\, still in the process of being explored. \nVictoria Kaspi is the inaugural director of the McGill Space Institute and holds the Lorne Trottier Chair in Astrophysics and Cosmology at McGill University. She is the winner of the 2021 Shaw Prize in astronomy and the 2022 Albert Einstein World Award in Science.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-november-the-fast-radio-sky-a-new-window-on-the-violent-universe/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221107T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20221015T232111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221015T232111Z
UID:1720-1667851200-1667854800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy November 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hazards of Human Spaceflight to Mars\nThings You Need To Know\nNASA and Elon Musk’s Space X recently announced their intention to send astronauts to Mars in the 2030s. Why go to Mars\, and what are the challenges to the human body with this pioneering journey? Dr. Chris Benton will discuss these questions and outline the physical hazards of human long-duration spaceflight\, proposed countermeasures and current research in this field\, answering the question as to whether it will be safe. \nIt could be your close relatives or friends travelling on these pioneer missions. Come along and discover what you need to know for spaceflight to our neighbouring planet and possibly humanity’s second home. 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-november-2022/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221031T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221031T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20221026T070122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T070143Z
UID:1731-1667246400-1667250000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting October - The Habitability of Planets\, Galaxies and Universes
DESCRIPTION:Finding other Earths and potentially other life forms is a major\, increasingly reasonable scientific goal. Our search for habitable planets and inhabited planets is now in high gear. But what is life? And what is the best way to look for it. Are there specific places and times in our galaxy where life is more probable? I will review the general idea of habitability as it applies to planets\, galaxies and universes in the multiverse scenario. \nDr Charley Lineweaver is an honorary associate professor at the Australian National University’s Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and Research School of Earth Science and this year’s Burbidge Din-\nner speaker. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-october-the-habitability-of-planets-galaxies-and-universes/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221024T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221024T211500
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20221010T094010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221023T003555Z
UID:1708-1666641600-1666646100@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night October 24th
DESCRIPTION:We have two exciting films tonight \n  \nLife of a Universe – Part 1\n \nIn this two-part special\, Professor Brian Cox tackles the biggest story of them all – how did the Universe come into being? \n  \nBBC The Sky at Night – The Sky at Day\n \nThe Sky at Night team reveals how stargazers can overcome cloudy weather by pointing their telescopes at the sky when it’s still light.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-october-24th/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:Film Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221017T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20221015T194129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221015T194129Z
UID:1717-1666036800-1666040400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy October - Astronomical Object names and Catalogues.
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will be exploring astronomical naming conventions and object catalogues commonly encountered by amateur astronomers.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-october-astronomical-object-names-and-catalogues/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221003T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20220918T081204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220918T081204Z
UID:1697-1664827200-1664830800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy October 2022
DESCRIPTION:Relativity – The Layman’s Guide\nPart 2: General Relativity & Gravity\nGuest Speaker: Nick Odom \nRelativity and Newton’s law of gravity are mathematically incompatible. Einstein realized that the local effects of gravity and acceleration are equivalent\, and that gravity is a distortion of spacetime. An analysis of the effect of gravity on light reveals that time runs slower in gravitational fields and that light bends. The bending is increased by the curvature of space.  We briefly examine black holes and end with the observational consequences of the theory. \nThis is a fascinating topic and not to be missed. We look forward to seeing you all there. \nThis meeting will also be live streamed to the AAS YouTube channel \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-october-2022/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220926T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20220826T131037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T105436Z
UID:1650-1664222400-1664226000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night September 26th
DESCRIPTION:We have two exciting short films tonight: \nArtemis I – Path to the Pad: The Rocket\n \nHave you ever wondered what it takes to assemble the most powerful rocket NASA has ever built?  This is the lead up to Nasa’s test flight in anticipation of the next Manned space flight to the moon. \n  \nBBC The Sky at Night 2022 – The James Webb Road Trip\nThe Sky at Night team meets the scientists in the UK researching the astonishing new data returned by the James Webb Space Telescope.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-september-26th/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220919T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy September - The Spring Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This will be one of our seasonal Night Sky reviews. We will use the Digistar Planetarium to explore the constellations and deep sky objects of the Spring Night Sky. Weather permitting we will follow up with Telescope viewing using the EWB Zeiss telescope.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-september-the-spring-night-sky/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220912T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20220910T104605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T104755Z
UID:1670-1663012800-1663016400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting September - Dark Star: The Invisible Universe of Brown Dwarfs
DESCRIPTION:This month will be a screening of one of this years Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures. \nPresented by Dr. Adam Burgasser (University of California\, San Diego) \nIn this illustrated talk\, Dr. Burgasser explains what happens when a newly forming star doesn’t have “what it takes” to produce energy in its core in an ongoing way. This results in “failed stars” or brown dwarfs — objects that were predicted in theory\, but only discovered in the 1990’s. Today\, many thousands of these brown dwarfs are known\, spanning a wide range of temperatures and masses\, and occupying a unique niche at the intersection of stars and planets. Dr. Burgasser discusses how such faint objects are discovered\, highlights their exceptional properties\, and describes what this (mostly) invisible population can tell us about the formation and history of our Milky Way Galaxy. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-september-dark-star-the-invisible-universe-of-brown-dwarfs/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220905T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20220817T223927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T224147Z
UID:1643-1662408000-1662411600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy September 2022
DESCRIPTION:Relativity – The Layman’s Guide\nPart 1: Historical Background and Special Relativity\nGuest Speaker: Nick Odom \nNick starts with a brief description of physical knowledge in the 1890s and the problems that led to relativity\, in particular with regard to measuring the speed of light.  He will describe the basic axioms that underpin the theory and the effects on time and distance\, including the relevance of inertial frameworks\, the Doppler effect and the twin paradox.  Concluding\, he addresses the relationship between mass and energy and finishes with an introduction to spacetime. \nNick keeps mathematics very simple and uses plenty of diagrams to explain the main points\, making this fascinating topic accessible to everyone. We look forward to seeing you all there.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/1643/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220822T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20220803T110234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T110234Z
UID:1611-1661198400-1661202000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night August - Cosmic Radiation
DESCRIPTION:What are the different forms of radiation arriving on earth\, where in the universe does it come from\, how is it detected and what can it tell us. August film night looks at these subjects with  contributions from various research centres and observatories. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-august-cosmic-radiation/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220815T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20220803T111441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T111441Z
UID:1613-1660593600-1660597200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy August - The Dobsonian Telescope
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be discussing the Dobsonian Telescope\, one of the more common telescope types used by amateur astronomers\, primarily for visual observing. The Dobsonian consists of a Newtonian OTA\, mounted on a simple alt/az mount\, named after the late John Dobson\, “The Sidewalk Astronomer of San Francisco”\, who popularised these for their ease of setup and use for visual observing.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-august-the-dobsonian-telescope/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220815T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20220813T211026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220813T211026Z
UID:1621-1660590000-1660593600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group August
DESCRIPTION:Simple Narrowband imaging with DSLR and Telescope\nFor this months meeting I will run through the process I used to produce a clear noise-free Hydrogen Alpha image of M8 the Lagoon Nebula using an unmodified DSLR\, Ha Filter and 200mm telescope.\nEven this modest equipment\, and no specialist software or knowledge\, can produce an image to be proud of! \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-august-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220808T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20220802T051033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T111634Z
UID:1601-1659988800-1659992400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting August - The James Webb Space Telescope – An introduction to the first images
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Dr Chris Benton. \n  \nLast month NASA released the first highly-anticipated images from the James Webb Space Telescope\, stunning the world with their clarity and previously unseen objects. Tonight Chris Benton outlines the telescope’s design features enabling these images and the importance of observing in the infrared\, followed by a study of the first five pictures. The review includes discussing the astrophysical processes involved with each photograph\, what new detail we can see and how this will help us understand the relevant area of astronomy. \n  \nThis session covers a variety of astronomy fields with something for everyone. Come along and enjoy learning more about this fascinating and current topic that has everyone talking. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-july-the-james-webb-space-telescope-an-introduction-to-the-first-images/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220801T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220801T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015613
CREATED:20220722T035304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T035304Z
UID:1581-1659384000-1659387600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy August 2022
DESCRIPTION:Life in the Solar System – Part 2\nGuest Speaker: Jonathan Park\nLast month\, in part 1 of “Life in the Solar System”\, Jonathan explored the potential for life elsewhere in our Solar System. We looked at the building blocks of life\, how life might get started\, and Earth’s extremophiles. This was followed by a visit to Enceladus to see what it might have to offer in the way of habitability. \nIn Part 2\, we first visit Europa and Titan\, and have a look to see whether conditions on either of these moons might be suitable for any kind of life. Next\, we head to Mars\, where we examine evidence of rivers\, lakes\, and an ocean. We will see that life had just as much chance of getting started on Mars as it did on Earth\, but if it did manage to get started on Mars\, would there be any way it could have survived up to the present? Following this\, we very briefly touch on some upcoming missions to Titan and the icy moons of Jupiter\, finishing with a look at other possible oceans in our Solar System\, which could number up to 14! \nWe look forward to seeing you all there.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-august-2022/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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