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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting August - Shining a Light on Dark Matter
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Science Observatories postdoc Andrew Robertson focuses on one of the key mysteries in contemporary astronomy: the nature of dark matter. We know that this mysterious form of matter makes up about 85 percent of the mass in the universe\, but astronomers still don’t know exactly what it is. Drawing on his experience as a former postdoc at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory\, Robertson will explain how astronomers came to believe that dark matter exists\, and how some gargantuan collisions of galaxy clusters—particularly the famous “Bullet Cluster”—provide some of the strongest supporting evidence for its existence. He’ll demonstrate how these extreme cosmic collisions can be used to probe the fundamental properties of dark matter itself. Dr. Andrew Robertson – Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carnegie Science Observatories. \nThis is a rebroadcast of a Carnegie Science Lecture \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-august-shining-a-light-on-dark-matter/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260817T200000
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy August - An overview of Astronomy software for Amateurs.
DESCRIPTION:This month will be an overview of Astronomy software for amateurs\, particularly Sky Charting software for desktop and mobile.  We will also cover some available options for telescope mount control\, image capture and processing.  
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-august-an-overview-of-astronomy-software-for-amateurs/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260824T200000
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SUMMARY:Film Night August - The Cosmos revisited 45 Years later - Heaven and Hell
DESCRIPTION:Episode 4: Heaven and Hell\nSubject: Comets\, asteroids\, and impacts (Tunguska\, Venus greenhouse); planetary evolution and catastrophes. 45 Years Later: \n\nChicxulub crater confirmed as dinosaur extinction cause (1980s–1990s); multiple impact threats mapped (NEOWISE\, etc.).\nVenus: confirmed runaway greenhouse; no life but extreme lessons for Earth climate.\nJupiter’s Shoemaker-Levy 9 impact (1994) observed live; DART mission (2022) demonstrated asteroid deflection technology.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-august-the-cosmos-revisited-45-years-later-heaven-and-hell/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260907T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260907T210000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Large Scale Structure of the Universe\nThis evening\, Chris Benton will discuss how the Universe is structured on large scales. Starting with our location in the Milky Way\, we move out through the Local Group into the Virgo and Laniakea Superclusters of galaxies and beyond to reveal the large-scale structures of the Universe\, as shown in a video travelling through space made from Sloan Digital Sky Survey data on observed galaxy positions and distances. Come and learn about the most recently discovered structures involving observations of Gamma Ray Bursts and distant quasars\, and how they fit in with what we know about the cosmos on grand scales.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-september-2026/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260914T195000
DTSTAMP:20260823T015143Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Astronomers September - What Are Saturn's Rings\, Really
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows Saturn has rings — but what are they made of\, where did they come from\, and how long will they last? Junior sessions continue on Monday 14 September. We’ll go past the famous picture to the real thing: rings sculpted by tiny moons\, a world with rivers and rain where you could strap on wings and fly\, and another firing water into space from a hidden ocean that might hold life. Saturn is at its best in our sky right now\, so everyone leaves with something to go and look at.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/emerging-astronomers-september-what-are-saturns-rings-really/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260921T200000
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy September - The Spring Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This will be one of our seasonal Planetarium sessions. We will use the Planetarium to explore the Spring Night Sky. This is a great way to improve your knowledge of the Spring constellations and learn about some of the deep sky objects to be found in them.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-september-the-spring-night-sky-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260928T200000
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SUMMARY:Film Night September - The Cosmos 45 Years Later - Blues for a Red Planet
DESCRIPTION:Episode 5: Blues for a Red Planet\nSubject: Mars exploration history; Percival Lowell’s canals; Viking missions (1976) and search for life. 45 Years Later: \n\nRovers (Sojourner 1997 → Perseverance 2021): ancient river/lake beds\, organic molecules\, “leopard spot” biosignature candidate (2024).\nPerseverance caching samples for return (2030s); evidence of past habitability strengthened dramatically.\nMethane detections and subsurface ice; potential for past microbial life now a major focus.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-september-the-cosmos-45-years-later-blues-for-a-red-planet/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261115T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261115T220000
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Burbidge Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This is the Annual Burbidge Dinner held in honour of the principle founder of the Auckland Astronomical Society\, Professor Percy Burbidge. Prior to the start of dinner we will be presenting the awards for the winners of the 2026 New Zealand Astrophotography Competition. The Dinner will be followed by the Burbidge Lecture\, which will be delivered by Dr Culan Howlett from the University of Queensland. \nDr Howlett is a Senior Lecturer in Astrophysics in the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Queensland\, and recipient of the 2026 Pawsey Medal from the Australian Academy of Science. His research focuses on mapping the positions and motions of millions of galaxies to understand how our Universe has evolved since the Big Bang — and to shed light on the mysterious dark matter and dark energy that make up 95% of everything in it. \nDr Howlett works on some of the largest galaxy surveys ever undertaken including: \nDESI (the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument) — a project mapping tens of millions of galaxies across the Universe.\n4HS (the 4M OST Hemisphere Survey) — a new southern-sky survey that began observations in 2026\, in which he leads the cosmology team. \nTicket Information \nThe price includes attendance and a buffet dinner. There will be a cash bar available. The final booking date is 8th November 2026. \nEarlybird price for members and their guests $65 pp until 31st October 2026. After 31st October until 8th November\, the price for members and their guests is $75 pp. \nMembers may book tickets by logging in to the Hello Club Auckland Astronomical Society membership portal and select 2026 Burbidge Dinner from the Upcoming Events:  \nhttps://members.astronomy.org.nz/ \nEarlybird price for non members is $75 pp until 31st October 2026. After 31st October until 8th November\, the price for non members is $85 pp. Note that non members are required to pay the ticket fee at time of booking. Non members can purchase tickets by emailing treasurer @ astronomy dot org dot nz \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/2026-annual-burbidge-dinner/
LOCATION:Sorrento In the Park\, Cornwall Park\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Burbidge Dinner
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