• Practical Astronomy July – Sky Charting Software

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

    Sky Charting software can be used for planning your observing sessions, previewing sky events and even telescope and dome control control. They are also a great educational resource for learning […]

  • Film Night July – The Planets – 25 years Later

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

    Terra Firma Last month, members of the society were interested in the difference between a volcano crater and meteor crater, as both of these are structures we can see on […]

  • 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. […]