Introduction to Astronomy May 2024
Establishing a US Moon Base: Timing and Challenges NASA has set the goal of returning to the Moon, but this time for good to mine precious resources and set up […]
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Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland
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Young Astronomers Group –
Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New ZealandThis 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 […]
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Monthly Meeting May – The Marvels of the Solar System
Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New ZealandOur 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 […]
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Astrophotography Group May – Photographing Aurorae
Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New ZealandBudget Astrophotography Series - Faint Ephemerae Photography of Aurorae, Meteor Radiants, Comets Best long-exposure Cellphone applications Introduction to Barndoor Trackers
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Practical Astronomy – Telescope maintenance.
Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New ZealandAAS 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 […]