• Practical Astronomy August – Names and Catalogues.

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

    Names and Catalogues Ever wondered about the designations Astronomical Objects such as M 22, NGC 104, HD 207098, or the names given to comets and asteroids. In this talk we […]

  • Film Night August 2025 – The Planets , 25 years later : Giants

    Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland

    The gas-giant planets of our Solar System have been the subject of interest and study for millennia. Their light and brightness gave them titles from that of Ancient Roman gods. […]

  • Practical Astronomical September – The Spring Night Sky

    Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland

    This will be one of our quarterly Planetarium sessions, where we will review the Spring Night Sky. We will go over the main constellations of the Spring Night Sky and […]

  • Film Night September – The Planets – 25 Years Later : Moon

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

    The Planets - 25 Years Later : Moon The Earth's moon has been the companion in the sky, marking the seasons, the year, the tides, and even the biology of […]

  • Monthly Meeting October – The Messy Eating Habits of Black Holes

    Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland

    When an unsuspecting star wanders too close to a supermassive black hole, the star can be ripped apart by the black hole's immense gravity. As the black hole messily feeds […]