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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting December - The Peril and Profit of Near-Earth Objects
DESCRIPTION:This Month we will be screening a recent Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture \nDr. Robert Jedicke (U of Hawaii) \nNear-Earth objects present both an existential threat to human civilization and an extraordinary opportunity to help our exploration and expansion across the solar system. Dr. Jedicke explains that the risk of a sudden\, civilization-altering collision with an asteroid or comet has markedly diminished in recent decades — due to diligent astronomical surveys — but a significant level of danger persists. At the same time\, remarkable strides have been made in advancing technologies that pave the way for a new vision of space exploration – one that involves missions and outposts within the inner solar system fueled by resources extracted from near-Earth asteroids. These objects contain exploitable extraterrestrial resources delivered free to the inner solar system\, and they have been naturally preprocessed into objects the ideal size for industrial operations. \nRobert Jedicke obtained his Ph.D. in experimental particle physics from the University of Toronto and held post-doctoral positions at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and at the University of Arizona’s Lunar & Planetary Laboratory. At the University of Hawai`i’s Institute for Astronomy for the last 20 years\, he managed the development of the Moving Object Processing System for the Pan-STARRS telescope on Maui. \n \n  \nThe AAS has resumed holding supper after the monthly Society Meeting! Join us for snacks and beverages in the Stardome exhibit room following the lecture. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other Society members.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-december-the-peril-and-profit-of-near-earth-objects/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231218T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T051338Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy December -The Summer Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This month will be a planetarium session where we will review the constellations and deep sky objects of the Summer Night Sky. \nThis meeting will be the final AAS meeting of 2023. We will resume with Introduction to Astronomy on the first Monday of February 2024
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-december-the-summer-night-sky-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240205T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240119T074426Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy February 2024
DESCRIPTION:We start the new year off reflecting on the topics covered over 2023 and do some revision in the form of a fun-filled quiz. Most importantly\, there are loads of yummy chocolates to win! \nThe quiz is designed for those who attended all\, some or none of the talks during the year\, so there’s no excuse to miss out! Come along and have loads of fun reviewing the main points of our monthly sessions. \nEight multiple-choice questions\, each designed to lead into a brief teaching discussion\, will include the topics: Infant Stars\, The Solar System\, Our Place in the Universe and The Miky Way Galaxy. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there\, ready for chocolate! \nThis meeting will also be live-streamed on the AAS YouTube channel. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety \nBest regards\, the AAS Team
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-february-2024/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
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SUMMARY:Young Astronomers February
DESCRIPTION:This month’s meeting is about FAQs in astronomy. It will cover all sizzling astronomy questions in a fun way. You will also have the opportunity to ask Alex questions and he will answer them in great detail.\n \nAt the very end of the lesson\, Alex will ask you for your favourite word in astronomy and that will determine the theme of the year.\n\n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-5/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting February - 'Oumuamua: Our first interstellar visitor
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be screening a Gresham College video lecture presented by AAS Honorary Member Professor Chris Lintott. \nIn 2017\, the Solar System was visited by an object named ‘Oumuamua\, which came from another star system. The unusual properties of this first interstellar visitor led some to suggest it may be an alien spacecraft – but the truth is that its oddness is already teaching us lessons about how solar systems form. This lecture also considers the prospects of discovering more unusual objects in the Solar System and what we might do about asteroids that threaten the Earth. This lecture was recorded by Professor Chris Lintott on 24th January 2024 at Barnard’s Inn Hall\, London. Chris is Gresham Professor of Astronomy. He is also a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford and a Research Fellow at New College. The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/o…  \nThe video lecture will be followed by supper.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-february-oumuamua-our-first-interstellar-visitor/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240207T103142Z
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group - Restart
DESCRIPTION:The Initial theme for 2024 will be Astrophotography without tracking. \n\nGuided vs Unguided astrophotography\nThe modern CMOS Sensor – Hubble in your hand\nWhat you will need – a Smartphone\, and a mount of some sort\n\nSettings – ISO and Exposure\nMounting in terms of tripod\nPracticing in daylight\n\n\nYoutube video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mdwldZNexc\nThe DSLR in 2024\n\nMount & Tripod\nDSLR\nTechnique\n\n\nYoutube video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtPNyk76Stg\nSummary\n\n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240207T102802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T210114Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy February - Telescopes and Mounts
DESCRIPTION:To start the year for Practical Astronomy\, we will be discussing the basics of telescopes and mounts. We will cover the common types of telescopes encountered by amateur astronomers and how they work. We will also discuss the basics of mounting systems for telescopes.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-february-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240226T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240131T054147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T054202Z
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SUMMARY:Film Night February
DESCRIPTION:We are running two films tonight \nWe look forwards to seeing you there. \nSpace Race to the Moon\n \nThe US space agency has announced the Artemis III mission to land four astronauts  September 2026.  What was involved in the first moon landing.  We are playing part one of a two part documentary on the Moon-landing project conducted by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the 1960s and ’70s \n  \nThe Deepest We Have Ever Seen Into the Sun\n \nHow viewing the Sun in ultraviolet can uncover its secrets\, and much more.  This short film has stunning images.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-february-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240304T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240211T091409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T091409Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy March 2023
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the Observable Universe \nGuest Speaker: Jonathan Park \nJoin us as we explore space and time to gain an understanding of the concept of the “observable universe”. It may seem paradoxical at first: the universe is only 13.8 billion years old\, yet the “observable” universe is a region of space 93 billion light-years across\, with us in the centre. Even stranger\, the oldest light we can see (13.8 billion years old) started only 42 million light-years away from our location. How can this be? What are we really seeing out in the universe? Tonight\, Jonathan will explain\, and hope that you find this as fascinating as we all do! \n  \nThe meeting will also be live-streamed on the AAS YouTube channel \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-march-2023/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240311T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240309T203612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T203612Z
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SUMMARY:Young Astronomers March - Solving the Mysteries of Galaxies
DESCRIPTION:This month’s meeting will be solving mysteries of galaxies! \nSome questions are\, what are galaxies? Why are some of them S shaped and why do some of them look like eggs in space? What is this fuss about the Milky way’s collision with the Andromeda Galaxy? And joining us will debunk these questions! A cool activity of this meeting will be looking at live viewing of galaxies on the projector taken by online telescopes controlled by me and if we are lucky\, we might be able to also see some live views of nebulas! Note: It is possible that telescopes are offline due to bad weather in Chile. \nHope to see you there. \nAlex
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-march-solving-the-mysteries-of-galaxies/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240311T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240309T203100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T203209Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting March - Island Universes: Discovering Galaxies Beyond the Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:Continuing with this months theme of the scale of the Universe\, Professor Chris Lintott presents a Greshan College video lecture. \nIsland Universes: Discovering Galaxies Beyond the Milky Way \nThe discovery that we live in an ordinary galaxy\, one of several hundred billion in the observable Universe\, instigated a profound change in thinking about our place in the Universe. \nThis lecture covers the Great Debate of the early twentieth century as new telescopes and new ways of observing the cosmos put our Milky Way in its place; and looks at how subsequent observations helped us understand how galaxies like our own formed and evolved. \nThis lecture was recorded by Professor Chris Lintott on 13 September 2023 at Barnard’s Inn Hall\, London. Chris is Gresham Professor of Astronomy. He is also a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford\, and a Research Fellow at New College. \nThe meeting will be followed by supper.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-march-island-universes-discovering-galaxies-beyond-the-milky-way/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240318T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240312T081118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T081118Z
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group March - What we do in the Shadows
DESCRIPTION:Tony  Copper will present tonight’s astrophotography talk \nHow astrophotography differs from daytime photography\nWhat makes a good astro photo\nHow photons behave in your lens and camera\nWhat is noise and what is the biggest source of it\nWhat is dynamic range and why is it important\nMyths and facts – what things people get wrong\nWhat ISO and exposures to use\nWhat about f-ratio
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-march-what-we-do-in-the-shadows/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240318T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240309T210735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T075223Z
UID:2306-1710792000-1710795600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy March - The Autumn Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This month will be a planetarium session where we will review the constellations and deep sky objects of the Autumn Night Sky.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-march-the-autumn-night-sky-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240325T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240325T211500
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240320T091540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T091540Z
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SUMMARY:Film Night February
DESCRIPTION:We are running two films tonight \nWe look forwards to seeing you there. \nThe Far Side of the Moon Like You’ve Never Seen It Before\n \nAllow me to ask you a question: “If you could visit anywhere on the Moon\, where would you go?  There are mountains and craters here\, scientific marvels\, and mysteries cloaked in pitch-black shadows.  Join us to view the Moon as seen by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. \n  \nThe Deepest We Have Ever Seen Into the Sun\n \nHow viewing the Sun in ultraviolet can uncover its secrets\, and much more.  This short film has stunning images.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-february-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240401T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240213T072813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T072813Z
UID:2260-1712001600-1712005200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy April 2024
DESCRIPTION:Physics and History: The Earth and Solar System\nWe are taught about ancient ways of looking at the universe from a modern perspective.  We tend to regard past ideas about the universe as being wrong simply because we think we know better\, while ignoring the fact that in past times the whole basis of reasoning was very different from today.  This talk explores past worldviews; it also describes several pioneers who changed the worldview\, both through observation and by developing new ideas and concepts. \nThis interesting topic is not to be missed\, and we look forward to seeing you there! \nThis meeting will also be live-streamed on the AAS YouTube channel. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-april-2024/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240404T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240404T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240216T051756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T052412Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Beactrice Hill-Tinsley Lecture Series - Searching for Alien Earths
DESCRIPTION:The AAS and University of Auckland are co-hosting one of this year’s Beatrice Hill-Tinsley Lecture Series. \nThe BHT Lecturer for 2024 is Lisa Kaltenegger. \n \nLisa Kaltenegger is the Director of the Carl Sagan Institute for the Search for Life in the Cosmos at Cornell and Associate Professor in Astronomy. She is a pioneer and world-leading expert in modeling potential habitable worlds and their detectable spectral fingerprint. Her research focuses on how to find life on exoplanets circling other stars. Lisa Kaltenegger served among others on the National Science Foundation’s Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee that advises the US Congress\, and on NASA’s senior review of operating missions. She is a Science Team Member of NASA’s planet hunting mission\, TESS\, as well as the NIRISS instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope. \nLisa Kaltenegger was named one of America’s Young Innovators by Smithsonian Magazine\, an Innovator to Watch by TIME Magazine\, and was selected as one of the European Commission’s Role Models for Women in Science and Research. Among her international awards are the Lise Meitner Lecture of the German and Austrian Physics Society\, the Invited Discourse lecture at the IAU General Assembly in Hawaii\, the Heinz Meier Leibnitz Prize for Physics of Germany\, the Doppler Prize for Innovation in Science of Austria\, and the Barry-Jones Inauguration Award of the Royal Astrobiology Society and Open University in Britain. Her review 2017 on How to Characterize Habitable Worlds and Signs of Life was selected by Annual Reviews as part a collection celebrating pioneering women scientists. \nShe is part of the IMAX 3D movie “The Search for Life in Space” and gives public lectures e.g. at Aspen Ideas Festival\, TED Youth\, World Science Festival and the Kavli Foundation lecture at the Adler Planetarium\, which was live-streamed to 6 continents. Her book “Alien Earths” will be published on April 16 2024 by MacMillan Press. Asteroid Kaltenegger7734 is named after her. \nLisa will be presenting her work in a lecture titled Searching for Alien Earths. \nThe RASNZ Lecture Trust are delighted and excited to have Lisa as this year’s BHT lecturer\, she will no doubt be entertaining and educational to all ages and backgrounds. \nAttendance is free but you need to book via the link below \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/searching-for-alien-earths-tickets-810645491487 \nVenue: \nUniversity of Auckland\, \nPhysics Lecture Theatre 1 –  PLT1/303-G20\, \nScience Centre\, \n38 Princes Street\, Auckland \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/2024-beactrice-hill-tinsley-lecture-series/
LOCATION:University of Auckland – Physics Lecture Theatre 1\, PLT1/303-G20\, Science Centre\, 38 Princes St\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240408T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240405T205321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T205321Z
UID:2328-1712602800-1712606400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young Astronomers Group - April
DESCRIPTION:In this meeting\, Alex will recap some really fun astronomy facts and topics that we have covered over the past few months. Alex has checked stellarium and 7pm is already quite dark on Monday with the daylight saving changeover\, so he will bring out his telescope (Seestar S50) and observe celestial objects such as M42\, Omega Centauri and will ask the members for some cool ideas! BTW the weather is looking great on Monday! If clouds start to move in\, he will put on a Kahoot. \nBecause Seestar S50 requires software\, many kids need to install that software on their phone in order to see cool celestial objects. To solve this problem\, he will put a live stream on the projector from his device. See you all on monday!
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-group-april/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240408T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240405T203928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T204225Z
UID:2324-1712606400-1712610000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting April - The Images That Will Change Your View of Our Moon Forever
DESCRIPTION:The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is a NASA robotic spacecraft currently orbiting the Moon in an eccentric polar mapping orbit. Data collected by LRO have been described as essential for planning NASA’s future human and robotic missions to the Moon. Its detailed mapping program is identifying safe landing sites\, locating potential resources on the Moon\, characterizing the radiation environment\, and demonstrating new technologies. This film gives an overview of many of the remarkable findings of the mission. \nExplore the Moon yourself: https://quickmap.lroc.asu.edu \nThe meeting will be followed by supper. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-april-the-images-that-will-change-your-view-of-our-moon-forever/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240415T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240412T222942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T222942Z
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group April
DESCRIPTION:What we do in the Shadows – Part 2 \nThis talk starts by reviewing what we talked about in Part 1: \n1 What makes a good astrophoto – SNR\n2 Signal (the photon funnel)\n3 Noise (the square root of the signal)\n4a\, b Myths (f-ratio and ISO / Gain) \nIn Part 2 we will talk about: \n4c Dynamic Range (the relationship to SNR)\n5 Subexposure\n6 Fun With Mathematics
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-april-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240415T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240412T225033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T151819Z
UID:2340-1713211200-1713214800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy April - Visual Observing
DESCRIPTION:In the this talk we will discuss tips and techniques for visual observing with a telescope.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-april-visual-observing/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240422T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240408T060052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T050848Z
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SUMMARY:Film Night April - Exploring our Mind-Blowing Universe | BBC Earth Science
DESCRIPTION:We are running one full length film tonight \nWe look forwards to seeing you there. \nExploring our Mind-Blowing Universe | BBC Earth Science\n \nEmbark on a fascinating journey through the wonders of our universe in this mind-expanding exploration of celestial marvels and cosmic mysteries.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-april-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240429T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240217T212936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T212936Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Auckland Astronomical Society Annual General Meeting 2024 \nAll members are encouraged to attend. \nThe meeting will commence with the various reports from the AAS\, Stardome Observatory and Astronomy New Zealand Ltd. This will follow with the election of officers for 2024/2025 and general business. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/annual-general-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AGM
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240506T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240420T081603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T081603Z
UID:2345-1715025600-1715029200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Establishing a US Moon Base: Timing and Challenges \nNASA has set the goal of returning to the Moon\, but this time for good to mine precious resources and set up a lunar base for a sustainable long-term human presence by 2030. Chris Benton will discuss why and where on the Moon NASA intends to explore\, how they intend to do it\, and the challenges to be faced and overcome within the incredible timeline for its Artemis Programme. Come along and hear whether this is achievable and what options NASA has.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-may-2024/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240511T213623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T213933Z
UID:2356-1715626800-1715630400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young Astronomers Group -
DESCRIPTION:This month the topic will be weather dependent. If the weather is clear\, we will observe celestial objects using the EWB Zeiss telescope\, otherwise\,  Alex will do a presentation about the solar system in a nutshell and fun facts about planets\, comets\, asteroids and dwarf planets. 🙂 \nHope to see you there.\n \nAlex
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-group-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240513T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240511T213016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T213033Z
UID:2354-1715630400-1715634000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting May - The Marvels of the Solar System
DESCRIPTION:Our exploration of the Solar System has revealed a remarkable diversity of landscapes\, from the frozen deserts of Mars\, which billions of years ago ran with water\, to the hellish surface of Venus and the strange hydrocarbon seas of Saturn’s largest moon\, Titan. In our voyages to these places we have discovered what may be the most common home for life in the Universe – the ice-covered oceans found in many of Jupiter and Saturn’s moons. \nThis lecture was recorded by Chris Lintott on 25 October 2023 at Barnard’s Inn Hall\, London \nChris is Gresham Professor of Astronomy. \nHe is also a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford\, and a Research Fellow at New College.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-may-the-marvels-of-the-solar-system/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240520T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240518T223314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T224947Z
UID:2371-1716231600-1716235200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group May - Photographing Aurorae
DESCRIPTION:Budget Astrophotography Series – Faint Ephemerae \n\nPhotography of Aurorae\, Meteor Radiants\, Comets\nBest long-exposure Cellphone applications\nIntroduction to Barndoor Trackers
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-may-photographing-aurora/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240520T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240517T232342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T020929Z
UID:2367-1716235200-1716238800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy - Telescope maintenance.
DESCRIPTION:AAS Curator of instruments Steve Hennerley will be explaining the do’s and don’ts of telescope maintenance\, including topics such as cleaning of the optics and collimation. This will be an interactive session so please bring your questions\, or raise any specific problems you are having in this area. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-telescope-maintenance/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240527T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240519T095650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T231929Z
UID:2375-1716840000-1716843600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night May
DESCRIPTION:We are running two  films tonight \nWe look forwards to seeing you there. \nExoplanets and Antarctica “Searching for exoplanets from Antarctica.” | BBC: The Sky at Night\n \nThe Sky at Night team report on the new scientific methods being used to detect exoplanets and how the winter darkness of Antarctica is critical to their success. \nIn our quest to find planets that aren’t too up close and personal with their parent stars\, we must inevitably search for signals that are both long in duration and infrequent in occurrence. Our own Earth as viewed in transit by (probably) clever alien astronomers would cast a roughly eight hour-long shadows on the Sun\, only once every 365 days. Signals like this need long\, uninterrupted and clear nights\, with very stable conditions. ASTEP enjoys all of these\, simply by virtue of its location. \n \nThe Closest Planet Outside Our Solar System Is Almost Within Reach | Proxima Centauri\n \nSince its discovery over 100 years ago\, it has captivated astronomers the world over.  As if the paradoxes of this star weren’t alluring enough\, scientists have recently discovered a seemingly Earth-like exoplanet in its orbit\, opening conversations about interstellar colonisation. \nIt lies so despairingly close\, yet would take generations to reach.  Newer techniques like solar sails or nuclear propulsion might make such a trip possible within a human lifetime. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-may-exoplanets-and-antarctica-searching-for-exoplanets-from-antarctica-bbc-the-sky-at-night/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240603T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240517T023909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T052407Z
UID:2365-1717444800-1717448400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy June 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Sun & The Southern Lights\nWhat’s going on?\nWe’ve all recently been spoiled with stunning views of the Southern Lights\, something we never thought would be so visible this far north! Chris Benton discusses what causes these spectacular displays of nature\, from electromagnetic processes on the Sun to where and when to view them best on Earth. Come along and learn more about this incredible phenomenon that captivates us all! \nBest regards\, The AAS Team
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-june-2024/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240610T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074315
CREATED:20240607T231644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T233019Z
UID:2391-1718049600-1718053200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting June - Is it Aliens? The Most Unusual Star in the Galaxy
DESCRIPTION:Boyajian’s star\, a faint and unprepossessing presence in the constellation of Cygnus\, attracted astronomers’ attention when it began to flicker alarmingly. \nWe will discuss explanations for its behaviour\, from disintegrating comets to alien megastructures\, and consider how modern astronomy hunts for the truly unusual objects in the Universe. For this task\, the involvement of large numbers of volunteers – citizen scientists – is essential\, for example via the Zooniverse platform\, which invites you to participate in classifying galaxies and discovering planets. \nThis lecture was recorded by Chris Lintott on 29th April 2024 at Conway Hall\, London \nChris is Gresham Professor of Astronomy. He is also a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford\, and a Research Fellow at New College.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-june-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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