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SUMMARY:Film Night June 27
DESCRIPTION:We are running two films tonight: \nSearch For the Edge of Space\nThe universe has long captivated us with its immense scales of distance and time. Many astronomers today have come to believe that what we can see represents only a small fraction of all there is. They are pioneering bold new theories that describe a cosmic landscape that extends far beyond the limits of our vision. What lies beyond the streams of galaxies that extend as far as our telescopes can see? Where does it all end? How do we fit within it? \nBBC The Sky at Night Destination Moon 2022\n2022 marks the fiftieth year since an astronaut last set foot on the moon. The Sky at Night team looks back at the legacy of the Apollo programme and forward to the future of lunar exploration.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-june-27/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220613T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting June
DESCRIPTION:Precision Metrology of the Sky: Advances and Problems of VLBI Astrometry \nThe use of Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) technique revolutionizes modern astrometry. It surpasses Gaia’s positional accuracy and allows conducting distance (parallax) measurements in the galactic plane far beyond the reach of optical telescopes. In this talk I will describe the method and report on some recent developments at the Warkworth Radio Astronomical Observatory in the field of radio (VLBI) astrometry. We will discuss problems of positional measurements in radio astronomy\, talk about effects of radio source structure on determination of its precise position on the sky\, about the perspectives of mapping spiral arms beyond the Galactic Centre with the use of methanol maser emission sources\, learn about the “Gaia Sausage” as well as of a new class of pulsars based on rotating white dwarfs (rather than neutron stars). \nProfessor Sergei Gulyaev is the founder and director of AUT’s Institute for Radio Astronomy and Space Research (IRASR). Under his direction\, the institute has built an observatory at Warkworth\, north of Auckland\, equipped with a 12-metre and a 30-metre radio telescope. \nA hallmark of Professor Gulyaev’s research is his collaborative approach with the IRASR forging working relationships with radio astronomy and national aeronautical organisations around the world\, including NASA\, SpaceX\, ESA (European Space Agency) and JAXA (Japanese Space Agency). \nIn one of many collaborative projects Professor Gulyaev and his team have used a technique known as Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) to link the Warkworth radio telescope with observatories across Australia\, including ASKAP (Australian SKA Pathfinder). Acting as one virtual radio telescope they were able to get greater resolution or sharper cosmic images from their observations.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-june-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220530T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220514T222008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220514T222008Z
UID:1436-1653940800-1653944400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy - The Winter Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Night Sky review is normally held in June but this year\, the Stardome will be holding Matariki events all nights of that week to mark the inaugural public holiday. Therefore we are making use of the fifth Monday of May. There will be no AAS events on Monday 20th June. \nThe Winter Night Sky review is held in the Planetarium. We will review the constellations and deep sky objects of the Winter Night Sky. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-the-winter-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:20220523T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220523T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220502T072500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220521T230600Z
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SUMMARY:Film Night May 23
DESCRIPTION:Space Exploration – The Age of Hubble \n& \nBBC The Sky at Night – The Pillars of Creation. \nWe welcome you back to our first movie night for some time\, with a fantastic film. \nFrom how Stars are made to chemical reactions in space and much much more\, these two films are highly recommended. \nWe look forwards to watching this with you\, in person\, at Stardome Observatory & Planetarium
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/movie-night-may-23/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220516T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220514T221200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220514T221200Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy May - Beginner Astrophotography
DESCRIPTION:This month will be a basic introduction of the various types of astrophotography\, the equipment used and associated issues. We will be discussing\, telescopes\, lenses\, mounts\, cameras and a brief introduction to some of the software used for acquiring and processing images.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-may-beginner-astrophotography/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220516T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220514T215741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220514T221238Z
UID:1432-1652727600-1652731200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group May - The EV Scope
DESCRIPTION:Gareth Davies will demonstrate the astrophotography capabilities of the Unistellar eVscope eQuinox Digital Telescope.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-may-the-ev-scope/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220509T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220507T211109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220507T212716Z
UID:1417-1652126400-1652130000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthy Meeting May - Cosmobiology: Recent Progress in Cosmology\, Exoplanets\, and the Prerequisites for Life in the Universe
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, astrobiologist Dr Charles Lineweaver discusses the history of life on Earth and what we can deduce from our understanding of the universe about the existence and history of life elsewhere. He recounts the ongoing discovery of large numbers of exoplanets — planets orbiting other stars — and what we can learn from the varieties of planets that are being found. He challenges us to think about what parts in the development of intelligent life on Earth would necessarily happen elsewhere and what parts might be unique to our planet. \nThe venue will be the Auckland Stardone Obersvatory \nThis is a rebroadcast of one of the recent Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthy-meeting-may-cosmobiology-recent-progress-in-cosmology-exoplanets-and-the-prerequisites-for-life-in-the-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:20220418T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220416T213601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T213601Z
UID:1367-1650308400-1650312000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group April
DESCRIPTION:The Astrophotography group will be holding a general catchup meeting on the first return to the Stardome for several months. There will be discussion on imaging ideas for the winter season.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-april/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220411T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220409T222642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T222737Z
UID:1365-1649707200-1649710800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy - Telescopes - what you need to know.
DESCRIPTION:In this meeting we will be discussing telescopes. We will talk about how they work and the different types commonly used by amateur astronomers. Along with some information on care and maintenance. \nThe talk will be in person at the Stardome. We have limited numbers with the social distancing requirements\, namely 45 attendees in the Space room and up to 20 in the Matariki room for any overflow. The talk will also be streamed online via the AAS youtube channel. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-telescopes-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220328T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220324T201150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T211510Z
UID:1350-1648497600-1648501200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group March
DESCRIPTION:Otto Gruebl will talk about Imaging of the Sun in CaK with an emphasis on ISS transits in CaK. he has found recent new and improved Processing techniques with Photoshop CC 2022 \nThe talk will be streaming live via the AAS Youtube Channel. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-march-2/
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220328T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220310T093545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T093545Z
UID:1332-1648494000-1648497600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group March
DESCRIPTION:TBA
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-march/
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220321T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220312T213616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T203658Z
UID:1341-1647892800-1647896400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting March - Te Awamutu Space Centre
DESCRIPTION: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\, businesses\, health organisations andspecial interest groups. Over the years Dave has developed a range ofreal-world and virtual resources to help promote astronomy and generalscience education. In his presentation\, he’ll talk about his work andsome of these resources. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-march/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220314T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220310T031905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T032629Z
UID:1326-1647288000-1647291600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy March - The Autumn Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:Note the change from the normal date (the third Monday of the Month to the second Monday). \nThis will be an online review of the Autumn Night Sky. We will review the constellations and deep sky objects\, best placed for observation over the coming season. This is a great way to start learning your way around the sky. \nThe talk will be streamed live to the AAS youtube channel. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-march-the-autumn-night-sky/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220228T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220203T201154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T214826Z
UID:1269-1646074800-1646078400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Beatrice Hill-Tinsley Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Note – This was rescheduled from last year. Venue: AUT Lecture theatre WA220 \nVaccine Passport and mask wearing will be required for in person attendance. This is a free event but as we are limited to a maximum of 100 attendees for social distancing\, you will need to register. Please register via the link below: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/beatrice-hill-tinsley-lecture-tickets-271889959187 \nThe Lecture will also be streamed via the AAS youtube channel\nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety \n \nBeatrice Hill Tinsley Lecture tour.\nThe Beatrice Hill Tinsley Lecturer this year is Dr Heloise Stevence \nA Deadly Dance: When black holes and neutron stars collide \nThe RASNZ Lecture Trust are delighted and excited to have Heloise as this years BHT lecturer. She is an energetic\, enthusiastic\, educational and entertaining speaker well able to reach out to audiences of all ages and levels. Heloise gave excellent presentations at the RASNZ Conference earlier this year and was an obvious choice to swoop in and save the day when Covid-19 scuppered Professor Harvey-Smith’s tour. Dr Heloise Stevence enthusiastically accepted the invitation to give the 2021 tour. \n \nDr Stevence gave the following brief biographical background:\nOriginally born and raised in France\, I moved to the UK to study Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sheffield. After working as a support astronomer at the Isaac Newton Group in La Palma for a year\, I obtained my Masters of Physics in 2015. I subsequently started a PhD studying the 3D shape of Core Collapse Supernovae\, and earned my title in Spring 2019. In July of that year\, I joined the University of Auckland as a Research Fellow to research the evolution of massive stars to better understand how they die and produce Supernovae and Kilonovae. \nI also started my public outreach work during my doctorate studies\, in early 2016\, and I have not stopped since.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/beatrice-hill-tinsley-lecture-2021/
LOCATION:AUT  WG403\, 55 Wellesley Street East\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220221T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220203T201622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T201622Z
UID:1272-1645473600-1645477200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy February
DESCRIPTION:Sky mapping applications and learning the night sky.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-february/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220221T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220221T032700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T035336Z
UID:1301-1645470000-1645473600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group February
DESCRIPTION:Tintop Observatory\n \n\n \nTonight I will give a short talk about my home imaging observatory\, the concept\, build details and experiences.\nHope you can all make it and find it interesting.\n \nShaun Fletcher
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-february-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220215T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220203T202909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T071949Z
UID:1275-1644955200-1644958800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting February - Kumeu Observatory - Note the change to Tuesday evening.
DESCRIPTION: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 filter wheel. The Society purchased these using funds from the Trixie and Barry Menzies bequest. Society member Tony Cooper will be bringing us up to date with the progress at the observatory\, including resolution of issues with the dome\, the equipment\, software and the correct setup and calibration of the new camera. He will also report on the first scientific results from the new setup.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-february-kumeu-observatory/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220207T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20220131T025950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T014537Z
UID:1260-1644264000-1644267600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy February 2022
DESCRIPTION:Annual Fun Quiz Night!\nby Chris Benton \nIt’s time we reflect on popular topics covered last year and do some revision in the form of a fun-filled quiz. \nJoin us online and have loads of fun recalling what you learned during the year and review the main points of each monthly session. The 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! \nThe multiple-choice questions\, each designed to lead into a teaching discussion\, will include the topics: Dark Matter\, Special Relativity\, The Sun\, The Night Sky\, Star Clusters and Water on Mars. \nWe look forward to seeing you all on our YouTube website to view this online using the below link. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-february-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211220T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20211218T210620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211218T211311Z
UID:1237-1640030400-1640034000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy December - End of Year Quiz and the Summer Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This is the final meeting for 2021. We resume meetings on the first Monday of February and hope to be back at our normal venue\, the Auckland Stardome Observatory and Planetarium. We will also be hosting a lecture from the postponed Beatrice Hill-Tinsley Lecture Series. This will be held on the evening of Monday 28th February\, we will publish further details in the February journal. \nThe meeting will be in two parts. AAS council member Carolle Varughese will start the meeting with the end of year quiz. A fun quiz to test your astronomical knowledge. This will be followed by a review of the Summer Night Sky presented by AAS member and Stardome presenter Melanie Bruges. \nThis will be lived streamed on the AAS Youtube Channel. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-december-end-of-year-quiz-and-the-summer-night-sky/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211213T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20211124T111641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T111641Z
UID:1226-1639425600-1639429200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting December - Backyard Observing with Jennie McCormick
DESCRIPTION:How does observing from your garden turn into serious astronomical research? \nWe all know that astronomy is a diverse and exciting science\, that is probably what got us into it in the first place. However\, it also offers numerous opportunities for amateur astronomers to be part of important research discoveries and at times\, can produce some unexpected surprises. \nThis presentation is a pictorial look at how backyard observing turned into serious research observing from a suburban backyard in Farm Cove\, Auckland. \n\n\n\nJennie is an amateur astronomer who conducts astronomical research from her observatory in Farm Cove\, Auckland. She has been involved in the collaborative discovery of more than 20 distant planets\, including a new solar system and Binary Star Solar System.She takes regular data on Cataclysmic Variable stars for the Center for Backyard Astrophysics and measures the positions of comets and asteroids for the Minor Planet Center.  \nIn September 2009\, Jennie discovered her first asteroid and officially named it\, New Zealand! \nIn the late 1980’s she joined the Auckland Astronomical Society and for 15 years\, worked as an educator at Auckland Observatory.Jennie is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand (RASNZ) and sits on the RASNZ Council as the Fellows Representative. \nIn 2008/2009 she coordinated the International Year of Astronomy 2009’s\, 100 Hours of Astronomy event. This became the largest global science outreach event held to date and gave millions of people the chance to look through a telescope for the very first time while highlighting the wonders of astronomy to an extensive global audience. \nWhen not observing\, Jennie manages a community House in East Auckland\, can be found growing vegetables\, caring for native birds\, photographing sunrise and sunsets from her Farm Cove garden and spending as much time as possible with her three young grandchildren.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-december-backyard-observing-with-jennie-mccormick/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211206T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20211113T081955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211113T081955Z
UID:1217-1638820800-1638824400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy December - Copernican Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be discussing how the modern scientific view of Astronomy came about. We will delve in to the cosmological views of past Neolithic cultures and follow the broad sweep of progress from bronze age Sumer to the 21st century.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-december-copernican-astronomy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Introduction To Astronomy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211129T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20211115T063207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T014543Z
UID:1220-1638216000-1638219600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group November
DESCRIPTION:Astrophotography Group \nMonday 29th November at 8:00pm\, Online \nDC Power for Astrophotography – the observatory and the field\n(everything I wish I knew at the start) \nSpeaker/Host: Tony Cooper \nTopics\nDC calculations – energy\, power\, voltage drop\nDC voltages and converters (19V\, 12V\, 7.2V\, 5V)\nDC connectors – cigarette\, Anderson\, DC plugs\, Waygo\nBatteries – types and advantages\nBattery charging (excluding solar)\nMeasuring and monitoring current\nUndervolt protection – battery and camera\nLaptop settings to conserve energy\nMistakes I made \nThe talk will be streamed live on the AAS youtube channel at 8pm Monday 29th November \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-november-2/
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211115T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20211113T081019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211113T081019Z
UID:1214-1637006400-1637010000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy November - Visual Observing
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be discussing visual observing\, including the way the human eye works\, optics and eyepieces\, sky conditions\, ambient light and observing targets\, from the Sun to galaxies.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-november-visual-observing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211108T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20211001T094234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T052133Z
UID:1176-1636401600-1636405200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:2021 Burbidge Lecture and New Zealand Astrophotography Competition Results
DESCRIPTION: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 and planetary systems form and evolve?”” is one of the biggest in Astronomy\, and is at the root of one of the most important questions in science today: “How did we get here?”. I will take us on a journey to explore how we measure and understand the nature these strange new worlds beyond our Solar System. We will dive into the atmospheres of alien planets to discover the truly wild nature of planets in the universe from chains of rocky worlds around ultra-cool stars\, to exotic clouds of molten rock in the atmosphere of ultra-hot gas giants. \nHannah Wakeford is a lecturer in Astrophysics at the University of Bristol\, UK where she leads a group researching the atmospheres of exoplanets using observations from space telescopes. Hannah’s work focuses on the exotic clouds of giant hot Jupiters\, down to chains of small rocky worlds around ultra-cool stars.  She studied for a Masters in Planetary and Space Physics at Aberystwyth University with field studies in Svalbard to measure the aurora\, and completed her PhD thesis on exoplanets at the University of Exeter before heading to the USA to work at NASA and STScI. Alongside her research she runs the monthly podcast Exocast all about exoplanet science and hosts the #ExoCup twitter competition for the public to crown the champion exoplanet of the year. New Zealand Astrophotography Competition Results We will be announcing the winners of the individual categories and well as the overall winner who receives the Harry Williams Trophy   \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/2021-burbidge-lecture-and-new-zealand-astrophotography-competition-results/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Burbidge Dinner,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211101T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20211023T234827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211023T234843Z
UID:1203-1635796800-1635800400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy November 2021
DESCRIPTION:Stardome’s Research Programme\nwhat we do and why\nPresenter – Grant Christie \n  \nThis talk will provide an elementary overview of Stardome’s research programme. \nSince 2004\, Stardome has contributed to the discovery of many planets orbiting very distant stars\, advancing the understanding of how planetary systems are formed. \nWe have also been studying what may be the most massive binary star system in the galaxy – WR20a. \nGrant will briefly introduce the telescope\, the CCD camera (with 8 filters) and how we make precision measurements of the brightness of stars.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-november-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211025T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20211016T214755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211024T023735Z
UID:1195-1635192000-1635195600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group October
DESCRIPTION:Easy targets for beginners in the Southern Spring/Summer sky. \nWe are also launching a summer competition to win a planetary camera.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-october-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211018T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20211013T030714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211016T214627Z
UID:1183-1634587200-1634590800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy October - Telescope  Mounts
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be discussing the telescope mounts commonly used by amateur astronomers. This will include the pros and cons of the various types and how to set them up. The talk will be streamed live on the AAS youtube channel. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-october-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211011T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20210929T123932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T123932Z
UID:1173-1633982400-1633986000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting October - Outdoor Lighting - sky glow\, human health and ecosystems with Steve Butler
DESCRIPTION: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 colour on sky glow\, human health and ecosystems. The monitoring of these new sources will be touched on as well as recent developments in New Zealand. \n  \nSteve is  a long time advocate for reducing light pollution including as the leader of the RASNZ Dark Skies Group since 2004. I am the current RASNZ President and am Chair of the Board for the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-october-outdoor-lighting-sky-glow-human-health-and-ecosystems-with-steve-butler/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210920T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20210827T055622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T055622Z
UID:1153-1632168000-1632171600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy - The Spring Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This will be one of our seasonal Night Sky reviews. This will be held online via the Auckland Astronomical Society youtube channel.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-the-spring-night-sky/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210830T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210830T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123307
CREATED:20210827T060521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T060521Z
UID:1158-1630353600-1630357200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Variable Stars
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be online via the Society youtube channel. The topic will be variable stars\, including recurrent Novae\, Cephied variables and others. This extra talk is being held on the fifth Monday as we were unable to hold film night due to the lock down.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/variable-stars/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings
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