Introduction to Astronomy June 2021

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

The Sun – Our Nearest Star What’s going on and why? Our nearest star, the Sun, is vital to life on Earth; but what do we know about it? Tonight, […]

Gibbs Farm Dark Sky Observing Event

Gibbs Farm , New Zealand

Dark Sky Party at Gibbs Farm. Saturday 12 June. Numbers strictly limited so please register your attendance by sending an email to [email protected] or contacting Niven Brown on 021 935 […]

Young Astronomers June

The Young Astronomers Group for Junior members discusses current topics in space exploration and astronomy.

Monthly Meeting June – Imaging magnetic fields using polarization

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

Imaging magnetic fields using polarization with Prof Willem Van Straten.   Abstract: The polarization state of electromagnetic radiation from the Universe around us is rich with additional information about the […]

Practical Astronomy June – The Winter Night Sky

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

This will be one of our quarterly Nights Sky reviews in the Planetarium. We will review the Winter Constellations and some of the deep sky objects to be found in […]