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SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group February
DESCRIPTION:Topics in Astrophotography
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-february/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Astrophotography Group
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy February 2021
DESCRIPTION:Dark Energy and the Acceleration of the Universe \nby guest speaker Jonathan Park \nEarly in the 20th century\, the consensus was that the Milky Way was the whole universe and that the universe was static (neither expanding nor contracting). By 1931\, it had been established that the Milky Way was only one galaxy of many and that the universe was not static\, but expanding. Then\, in 1998\, a remarkable discovery was made: the universe is not only expanding\, but this expansion is speeding up! The best explanation for this is “dark energy” – a mysterious energy which has a repulsive gravity effect and currently makes up over two-thirds of the universe. In this introductory talk\, Jonathan will discuss how we know the universe is accelerating\, how we know how much dark energy there is in the universe\, and what dark energy might be. The discussion will finish with two possible scenarios for the end of the universe. \nThis is a fascinating and hot topic of cosmology and one not to be missed. We look forward to seeing you all there.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-february-2021/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201116T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T022258
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy November - Astrophotography - Getting started
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be discussing astrophotography for beginners. This will include an introduction to the different types of astrophotography\, cameras\, techniques\,  equipment and computer software.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-november-astrophotography-getting-started/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T022258
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group November
DESCRIPTION:Tony Cooper will be giving a talk/demo on how to build a DIY Motorised Focuser for $25- Reasons for using a motorised focuser\n– Parts list\n– Stepper motors\n– Timing belts\n– Arduino programming\n– ASCOM\n– Three axis balancing of a German equatorial mount\n– Demonstration of the focuser in action
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-november/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201109T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T022258
CREATED:20201029T063441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T063609Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting November
DESCRIPTION:Music and Astronomy. \n  \nWe will talk about mathematical and psycho-physical foundations of music; what makes it beautiful — tones\, octaves\, intervals\, consonances\, and cords; about types of musical instruments\, temperaments\, and the art of musical tuning. From this we will draw connection to the “sounds” and harmony of the Cosmos\, discuss problems of resonances and stability of planetary systems\, motions of moons and geometry of rings. Together we will try to discover the unique “melody” of our Solar system. I’ll use my violin to illustrate my talk. \nOur speaker\, Sergei Gulyaev\, is Professor of Astronomy and Space Science and Director of the Institute for Radio Astronomy and Space Research at Auckland University of Technology.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-november/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201012T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T022258
CREATED:20201007T102355Z
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SUMMARY:Planetarium Review -The Spring Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled from the September Practical Astronomy night. This will be a Planetarium session where we will review the Spring Night Sky.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/planetarium-review-the-spring-night-sky/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200921T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T022258
CREATED:20200919T230515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200919T231450Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy/Asrophotography - Imaging Mars
DESCRIPTION:With Mars opposition coming up in mid October\, Shaun Fletcher will explain his imaging and processing techniques for the planet Mars.  \nWe have postponed the Planetarium Spring Night Sky review. This will hopefully be able to proceed for the October meeting. \n  \nAAS Youtube Channel – Live Monday 21 Sep 8pm \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-asrophotography-imaging-mars/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200907T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T022258
CREATED:20200810T222828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200830T085017Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy: Cosmic X-ray Astronomy – Historic Milestones 1960 to 1980
DESCRIPTION:Cosmic X-ray Astronomy – Historic Milestones 1960 to 1980 \n  \nWith Chris Benton \nObservations of the universe in X-ray wavelengths with modern technologically advanced observatories is essential to understanding a diverse array of astrophysical objects and processes. Cosmic X-ray astronomy’s rich and early history from the 1960s and 1970s\, however\, is often neglected. This presentation identifies the pioneers\, and principle observatories\, technologies and discoveries over this period leading to the Chandra X-ray Observatory and XMM-Newton Observatory that still operate today. \nYoutube Link: https://astronomy.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73059aa79138e65ba47252c7&id=562188951c&e=465980bd9e \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-dark-energy-and-the-acceleration-of-the-universe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200824T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200824T200000
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CREATED:20200719T105109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T043909Z
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SUMMARY:Film Night - August - Cancelled due to Covid19
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-august-the-quasar-enigma/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200727T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200727T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T022258
CREATED:20200719T103243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200719T103243Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy - July
DESCRIPTION:TBA
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-july/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200720T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200720T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T022258
CREATED:20200719T103050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200719T103050Z
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SUMMARY:Film Night - July - Large Hadron Collider
DESCRIPTION:In 2019 Ken Hulls organized a guided tour of the Large Hadron Collider and was joined on the visit by Alistair Emerson. The LHC is the most powerful particle accelerator on the planet and uses that power to reproduce energy levels and particle collisions just as they were in the universe seconds after time began. Film Night looks at: the why and how of the LHC doing that\, what the LHC has enabled us to discover and just as importantly what are the big questions which remain and how they might be solved. These questions directly relate to our understanding of how the universe evolved and why it is the way it is.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-july-large-hadron-collider/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200720T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200720T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200719T102802Z
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group July - ASCOM
DESCRIPTION:The Astrophotography Group discusses the practical aspects of astrophotography. \nThis session will focus on the vendor independent ASCOM software and how to use it to connect and control your astronomy related devices with a practical demonstration.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-july-ascom/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200719T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200719T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200719T105201Z
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SUMMARY:Film Night - September - Eye in the Sky
DESCRIPTION: \nEye in the Sky is a documentary about the development of telescopes from the 17th century outlining the discoveries made and the development of specialised photographic techniques and radio astronomy.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-september-eye-in-the-sky/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Film Night
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