Film Night – August – Cancelled due to Covid19
Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New ZealandCancelled.
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Introduction to Astronomy: Cosmic X-ray Astronomy – Historic Milestones 1960 to 1980
OnlineCosmic X-ray Astronomy – Historic Milestones 1960 to 1980 With Chris Benton Observations of the universe in X-ray wavelengths with modern technologically advanced observatories is essential to understanding a […]
Monthly Meeting September – The Accelerating Universe: A personal journey with Professor Brian J. Boyle
OnlineFrom my perspective as a team member, I recount the early days of The Supernova Cosmology Project which lead to the discovery of the accelerating Universe in 1998. I discuss the many observational challenges faced and reflect on lessons learned for ambitious projects in a skeptical community.
Practical Astronomy/Asrophotography – Imaging Mars
OnlineWith Mars opposition coming up in mid October, Shaun Fletcher will explain his imaging and processing techniques for the planet Mars. We have postponed the Planetarium Spring Night Sky review. […]
Introduction to Astronomy – October 2020
OnlineThe Andromeda Galaxy Halo – Discoveries from a recent study Our nearest large spiral galaxy, Andromeda, is surrounded by an immense halo of gas. Recently, a group of astronomers, using […]