Practical Astronomy October – Telescopes and Accessories

Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

This talk will cover Telescopes and Accessories along with their care and maintenance. Will include basic optical collimation and cleaning of optics. Weather permitting we will follow the Practical Astronomy […]

Film Night October – The Quasar Enigma

Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

The Quasar Enigma is a documentary about how Quasars are formed and their effect on star formation. The main film is 50 minutes long and will be followed by the […]

Introduction to Astronomy – Gravity

Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

Gravity is the natural phenomenon of a perceived attractive force experienced between bodies of mass. We take it for granted, while it holds us to the Earth, keeps the Moon […]

Monthly Meeting November

Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

Music and Astronomy.   We will talk about mathematical and psycho-physical foundations of music; what makes it beautiful -- tones, octaves, intervals, consonances, and cords; about types of musical instruments, […]