Introduction to Astronomy August 2021
Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New ZealandThe Night Sky What are we looking at? By Chris Benton Aim – To know what you are looking at and how you know The unaided eye can see […]
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Young Astronomers
Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New ZealandKia ora! Welcome to Young Astronomers. We'll be restarting the programme and looking to gather feedback from both young astronomers and parents for what a new programme could look like. […]
Monthly Meeting August – The Most Luminous Supernovae: It Takes Two To Tango
Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New ZealandGuest Speaker : Dr. Heloise F. Stevance, MPhys, AFHEA, PhD Research Fellow in Astrophysics When massive stars reach the end of their lives they undergo a supernovae explosion powered by […]
Astrophotography Group August – Fast and Furious – Trials and Tribulations of Fast Refractor Imaging with Simon Lewis
Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New ZealandCAD optical design combined with modern optical manufacturing techniques is creating an all new generation of fast refractors for the amateur market. These new scopes vastly reduce the imaging time […]
Practical Astronomy August – Telescope Clinic
Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New ZealandThis month we will be running a Telescope clinic, demonstrating care and maintenance of various telescope types, including collimation and cleaning. Bring along your questions.