Introduction to Astronomy October 2026
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope NASA’s Next Giant Leap Chris Benton explains what makes NASA’s next-generation flagship, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, so special in its design and […]
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Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
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Emerging Astronomers October – Reading the Moon’s Scars
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, AucklandReading the Moon's Scars Earth was hit by asteroids and comets just as hard as the Moon was, but our craters are gone, erased by wind, water and moving continents. […]
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Monthly Meeting October – Eclipse Chasing is Addictive
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, AucklandA total solar eclipse is something that everyone should experience in their lifetime. I have been fortunate to see several solar eclipses and each one has been unique. With upcoming […]
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Practical Astronomy October – Visual Observing
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, AucklandThis month we will be discussing visual observing, including the way the human eye works, optics and eyepieces, sky conditions, ambient light and observing targets, from the Sun to galaxies.
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Film Night October – The Cosmos 45 Years Later – Traveller’s Tales
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, AucklandEpisode 6: Traveller’s Tales Subject: Voyager missions to Jupiter and Saturn; planetary atmospheres, rings, moons (Io volcanoes, Titan). 45 Years Later: Voyager 2 completed grand tour (Uranus/Neptune 1986/1989); both probes […]