Auckland Astronomical Society Inc

Young Astronomers Group
2024-09-09 19:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Stardome Observatory, 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
Let’s answer some “what if” questions in this lesson!
Ever wondered what would happen if the Sun exploded today? Or what if someone fell into a black hole? How about forgetting to put on your spacesuit before jumping out of a space station? 🤯
In this exciting session, we’ll dive into all your wild and crazy “what if” questions and explore the incredible possibilities of the universe! 🚀 This is your chance to ask those mind-boggling space questions and discuss them with other young, curious minds just like you!
We’ll end with a super fun kahoot quiz or a special booklet activity to test your space smarts, so don’t forget to bring your devices! 📱
If you love space and want to explore the craziest “what if” scenarios, this lesson is for you! Let’s go beyond the stars together. ✨

Young Astronomers Group October - Let's answer some more what if questions.
2024-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Stardome Observatory, 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
Ever wondered what would happen if the Sun exploded today? Or what if someone fell into a black hole? And what’s that new comet coming towards us? No! Not just C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), a brand new and brighter one! (C/2024 S1) 🤯 In this exciting session, we’ll dive into all your wild and crazy “what if” questions and explore the incredible possibilities of the universe! 🚀 This is your chance to ask those mind-boggling space questions and discuss them with other young, curious minds just like you! We’ll end with a super fun kahoot quiz or a special blooket activity to test your space smarts, so don’t forget to bring your devices! 📱 If you love space and want to explore the craziest “what if” scenarios, this lesson is for you! Let’s go beyond the stars together. ✨

Young Astronomers Group - The Astro Game Show and Meteorites
2024-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Stardome Observatory, 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
In this session, I will bring some rocks from space (meteorites) to the session, where you get to hold a fragment from space in your hands. And I will show you the billion year long stories of them.
But that’s just the beginning! In the second half, gear up for The Astro Game Show, a highly engaging quiz featuring all the hottest space topics we’ve explored this year. Compete with your peers, test your knowledge, and prove you’re the ultimate space ace. The winner will receive an exclusive opportunity to control a powerful online telescope and capture an image of any celestial object of their choice! Here’s something I took with the telescope network (below)
Don’t miss out! This is your chance to learn, compete, and make your mark in the cosmos.

Young Astronomers
2025-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Stardome Observatory, 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
What would happen if you got too close to a black hole? Would you be stretched like spaghetti? Would you ever escape? Are black holes gateways straight to hell? This month, we’re diving into the most mysterious objects in the universe: Black holes! From stellar-mass monsters just a few kilometers across to supermassive giants that could swallow entire star systems, each black hole is a universe of its own. Get ready to unravel their secrets, from insane amounts of gravity to the point of no return!
Just to note: If Earth were compressed into a black hole, it would be the size of a marble, and do you know black holes bigger than the solar system exist?

Young Astronomers Group March - Measuring Distances in Space
2025-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Stardome Observatory, 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
Measuring distances in space
Do we have to run the distance of a galaxy🏃, throw a spacecraft to travel for hundreds of billions of kilometers🛰️ or use a light-year long ruler to measure the distances in space📏?
What if I told you that scientists are able to measure the distances without the need of going to space?
And young scientists like you can do it too? Right here in our home on planet Earth?
Find out how we measure distances in space and how you can do it too in young astronomers group!

Emerging Astronomers Group - May
2025-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Stardome Observatory, 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
Topic TBA

Emerging Astronomers July - Quiz Night
2025-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland, 1345
For all teens and passionate kids, do you want to test your knowledge? Join us for a fast-paced Astronomy Quiz Night packed with mind-blowing space trivia and epic prizes. Meet other teens who love the stars as much as you do and maybe make a few new friends. Bring your curiosity and a competitive spirit. Which star cluster is going to outshine the room?

Emerging astronomers - myths in Astronomy
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Stardome Observatory, 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
Are there aliens?
What happens if you get sucked into a black hole?
Will the universe end? And how?
Will a comet hit the Earth and end the world? (Hint: Not in our lifetime!)
Let’s find the answers to these awe dropping questions on Monday night!
Be sure to come early, you can’t travel faster than the speed of light!

Emerging Astronomers - How does a telescope work? And let's look through one.
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland, 1345
You might have seen or used a telescope, but how do they actually work?
This Monday, we will explore how telescope could make a dot in the sky look much more special like magic.
If the weather is good, we will run the EWB Zeiss telescope half way into the meeting and look at objects such as Saturn, Alpha Centauri, Tarantula nebula and more.
Hope to see you there!

Emerging astronomers - Scavenger hunt & quiz
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland, 1345
Are you ready for a recap of this year?
This month, we’re launching a scavenger hunt based on the topics we tackled this year.
Let’s work together, solve cosmic clues, and race the clock.
After that, be sure to bring your devices for a Kahoot.There’s something for the top team!
Don’t miss it, this is the final emerging astronomers meeting of the year!
