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SUMMARY:Film Night August
DESCRIPTION:We are running two films tonight on our Solar System \nWe look forwards to seeing you there. \n  \nWe are Star Dust & Everything we see is in the Past | Astronomical Space Documentary Episodes 1 & 2\n \nDamon Scotting spent six years making this very engaging documentary.  We are viewing episodes 1 & 2 of 6 \n  \nThe Search for Alien Life | BBC The Sky at Night\n \nThe Sky at Night team investigate the latest science in the hunt for extraterrestrial life. Scientists have never been more obsessed …
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-august-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240902T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240902T210000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy September 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Planets & Moons of the Solar System Through Modern Eyes \nTonight\, we will review the Solar System’s eight planets\, exploring their general and exciting features\, including new ideas on how Mercury acquired a large iron core and the special features of many moons. We’ll then discuss why we see four minor rocky inner planets and four giant gas/ice outer planets\, including recent supercomputer simulations showing new insights into how the migratory movements of the giant planets in the early Solar System shaped the dichotomy we see today. \nIf you’re interested in current ideas on the planets\, moons and the Solar System\, this talk is for you! We look forward to seeing you all 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-september-2024/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
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SUMMARY:Young Astronomers Group
DESCRIPTION:Let’s answer some “what if” questions in this lesson! \nEver wondered what would happen if the Sun exploded today? Or what if someone fell into a black hole? How about forgetting to put on your spacesuit before jumping out of a space station? 🤯 \nIn this exciting session\, we’ll dive into all your wild and crazy “what if” questions and explore the incredible possibilities of the universe! 🚀 This is your chance to ask those mind-boggling space questions and discuss them with other young\, curious minds just like you! \nWe’ll end with a super fun kahoot quiz or a special booklet activity to test your space smarts\, so don’t forget to bring your devices! 📱 \nIf you love space and want to explore the craziest “what if” scenarios\, this lesson is for you! Let’s go beyond the stars together. ✨
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-group-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240909T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting September
DESCRIPTION:District Court Judge Alan Goodwin\, the Author of the novel Greene Lyon\, will discuss his book on Sir Isaac Newton. \nThe novel tells the ‘true’ story of Isaac Newton and the falling apple\, one of the great historical myths. The book combines real aspects of Newton’s life with entirely fictionalised parts and explores the murky divisions between magic beliefs and early scientific discovery. The story centres around Newton’s obsessions and secretive nature. He wants to understand the universe\, which he believes is the manifestation of God’s power\, but is haunted by darker impulses and a passion for Alice Cutler\, a girl from his youth\, who bears the mark of a witch. When Alice’s life is threatened by a witch finder\, Isaac’s life unravels\, driving him to scientific creation and a choice to banish Alice with fatal consequences. \nBorn in England in 1963\, Alan Goodwin was educated at Friends’ School\, a Quaker school\, in Saffron Walden\, Essex\, before taking a degree in Social Science. When qualified as a solicitor\, he practised Criminal and Family law in West London. In 1994 Alan emigrated to New Zealand and worked for many years at Corban Revell Lawyers in West Auckland where he became a managing partner of the firm. From 2011 to 2016 he worked as a barrister specialising in Family law\, acting for parties and working as a Lawyer for Child. Over the years he presented at legal seminars and conferences. In 2016 Alan was appointed as a District Court Judge\, sitting in the Family and Criminal courts in Manukau\, Auckland. Writing has been Alan’s passion since he was a teenager; he is also an avid reader with an enduring love of both fiction and non-fiction\, especially history and biography. He has a particular interest in science\, its history and impact on the way we live. When not reading and writing\, or enjoying family time\, Alan is a keen follower of sports\, especially football (he is a lifelong supporter of Tottenham Hotspur) and has also coached over the years. Greene Lyon is Alan’s second novel. His previous publications are Gravity’s Chain\, HarperCollins\, 2006\, and Working with Psychologists\, co-authored with Llewelyn Richards-Ward\, New Zealand Law Society\, 2002. \nThe book can be purchased at https://quentinwilsonpublishing.com/product/greene-lyon-a-novel-by-alan-goodwin/ \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-september/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240916T200000
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group September
DESCRIPTION:Astrophotopgraphy Show-and-Tell\nPlease do feel free to bring all your favourite and best astrophotos on USB drive\, to share with the attendees.\nThe provided system has industrial-grade antivirus software\, to protect data integrity.\nPlease also do feel free to provide all the details of location\, camera\, processing\, and your experience.\n \nUnguided Dobsonian-mount Newtonian Digital Astrophotography\n– How to take an off-the-cuff snapshot with your smartphone\, with and without a smartphone mount\n– F/ratio considerations\n– Digital guidance for faint stuff – the freeware Astrohopper\n– The optimum eyepiece focal length for planets\n– The optimum eyepiece focal length for bright deep-sky objects\n– Inexpensive CMOS cameras for instruments of 4″ – 8″ aperture\n– Getting serious – CMOS cameras for instruments of 8″ aperture and up\n– The limit of the state of the art\n \nMartin La Grange
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-september-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:20240916T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T032801Z
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SUMMARY:Practtical Astronomy September
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Night Sky \nThis will be one of our quarterly planetarium sessions where we will review the Spring Night Sky. The the weather is suitable we will follow the meeting with telescope observing. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practtical-astronomy-september/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240923T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240923T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20240919T103810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T103916Z
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SUMMARY:Film Night September
DESCRIPTION:We are running two films tonight.  We look forwards to seeing you there. \n  \nAre We Alone | Astronomical Space Documentary Episode 3\n \nDamon Scotting spent six years making this very engaging documentary.  We are viewing episode 3 of 6 \n  \nBack to the Moon – Part 1 ｜ VOANews\n \nAfter the Apollo program ended\, the US took a long hiatus from lunar exploration. What happened during this time\, and what has NASA been doing?  This documentary  explores the multiple attempts to return to the Moon.  This is Part 1 of 2
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-september-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241004T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20240123T093442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T012529Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Star Party – October 4th to 6th
DESCRIPTION:Dark Sky Weekend\nWe are excited to announce the dates for the second Northern Star Party for 2024 to  held at Waharau Regional Park and hosted by the Auckland Astronomical Society.   We are holding the event over the nights of Friday 4th and Saturday 5th of October. Packing up on the morning of the 6th. \nIt will be a weekend of practical astronomy and dark sky observing.  It is great opportunity to spend a weekend viewing the sky from a dark site\, on Moonless nights\, though a range of different telescopes. Bring your telescope or binoculars\, but if you don’t have any there will be plenty there for you to look through.  Also the society has telescopes available for hire though the hire will have to be set up prior to the camp.  Refer to the club for further details. \n               \n       \nDuring the day on Saturday\, there will be a full program of practical astronomy – how to use equipment and various types of telescopes\, new equipment demonstrations and an astrophotography workshop. \nFilms will be shown in the early evening on Friday and if appropriate on Saturday. \nThe full  information pack and agenda will be released shortly.  We just wanted to get the dates out so that you can lock them in now! \n  \n\n\n\nPrices\nMembers\nNon-members\n\n\nEarly Bird paid by 1st October\n$20\n$40\n\n\nLate bookings\n$30\n$50\n\n\n\n  \nNo one night price. \nTo book\, please log into Hello Club……….Click here for link. \nFrom the Hello Club page\, you will need to log in. \nProgram: \nFriday: Viewing\, movie (TBC) \nSaturday: \nWorkshops: Midday to 4:30 pm. \nSolar Viewing during the day on Saturday. \n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\nDetails\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00\nTBC\nTBC\n\n\n14:30 – 15:00\nPractical Astronomy\nTBC\n\n\n16:30 – 18:00\nTelescope trail\nTelescope trail\n\n\n\nFor the full information pack\, click here.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/northern-star-party-october-4th-to-6th/
LOCATION:Waharau Regional Park\, 1748 East Coast Rd\, Orere Point\, Whakatiwai\, 2473
CATEGORIES:Dark Sky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241007T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Solar System Surprises\nby guest speaker Jonathan Park \nWe know a great deal about our Solar System – there are eight planets\, several dwarf planets\, over 300 moons\, countless asteroids (some with moons!) and other small objects… the list goes on.  Of course\, there is sure to be more to discover and many mysteries still to be solved.  But in the vast amount of current Solar System knowledge\, there are some facts that will surprise you!  For example\, you will learn what plutinos\, twotinos and cubewanos (“Q-B-waanos”) are.  This talk includes something for all age groups and all levels of astronomy knowledge\, so come along to hear about a selection of these “Solar System Surprises”! \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-october-2024/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20241003T093135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T201941Z
UID:2541-1728932400-1728936000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young Astronomers Group October - Let's answer some more what if questions.
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what would happen if the Sun exploded today? Or what if someone fell into a black hole? And what’s that new comet coming towards us? No! Not just C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)\, a brand new and brighter one! (C/2024 S1) 🤯 In this exciting session\, we’ll dive into all your wild and crazy “what if” questions and explore the incredible possibilities of the universe! 🚀 This is your chance to ask those mind-boggling space questions and discuss them with other young\, curious minds just like you! We’ll end with a super fun kahoot quiz or a special blooket activity to test your space smarts\, so don’t forget to bring your devices! 📱 If you love space and want to explore the craziest “what if” scenarios\, this lesson is for you! Let’s go beyond the stars together. ✨
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-group-october-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241014T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20241012T201713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T201713Z
UID:2547-1728936000-1728939600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting October - Black Holes and the Technology to Find Them
DESCRIPTION:The population of black holes\, objects left over from dead stars\, is almost entirely unexplored. Only about two dozen black holes are confidently known in our Galaxy. As a result\, some of the most basic properties of black holes remain unknown\, including the true number of black holes in the Galaxy\, their masses and sizes\, and how the black holes were formed. Dr. Lu discusses how she and other astronomers are using “gravitational lensing” — something predicted by Einstein’s work — to open a new window onto black holes\, and how the first free-floating black holes are now being discovered. She explains\, in everyday language\, why astronomers expect that the number of known black holes will increase by a factor of 100 over the next decade. \nTalk by Dr. Jessica Lu (University of California\, Berkeley) \nThis is a rebroadcast of one of the SVA Lecture Series. \nThe meeting will be followed by supper. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-october-black-holes-and-the-technology-to-find-them/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241021T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20241019T211841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T211841Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy October - Telescope Mounts
DESCRIPTION:This month’s talk will be about the various types of telescope mounting systems and how they are used.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-october-telescope-mounts/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241028T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241028T211500
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20241025T100905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T205847Z
UID:2571-1730145600-1730150100@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night October
DESCRIPTION:We are running one full length film tonight.  We look forwards to seeing you there. \n \nThe film we are playing tonight covers many different subjects.  It looks at SpaceX Projects\, Space Communications\, how partnerships with private companies like Boeing and SpaceX are reshaping space travel and much more.  This is a well put together\, very interesting film.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-september-4/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241104T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20241020T040806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T040806Z
UID:2555-1730750400-1730754000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy November 2024
DESCRIPTION:What Meteorites Tell Us About The Early Solar System \nby guest speaker Joel Schiff \nMeteorites are Solar System material that has landed on Earth. Most of it comes from the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter\, although some specimens are from the Moon and Mars. How this material lands on Earth and why it is scientifically important for studying the origins of the Solar System will be the subject of the talk. Numerous samples belonging to the author will be available for perusal. \nThis is a fascinating and important topic of astronomy. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-november-2024/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241109T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20240816T231532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T093013Z
UID:2467-1731177000-1731189600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:2024 Burbidge Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Burbidge Dinner is held annually in honour of the main founder of the Auckland Astronomical Society\, Professor Percy Burbidge. Proceedings will commence with a welcome followed by the announcement of the winners of the 2024 New Zealand Astrophotography Competition. One of this year’s judges\, Dylan O’Donnell will be present to award the prizes. The prize giving will be followed by a buffet dinner and an after dinner lecture by Dylan O’Donnell. \nNot just Pretty Pictures – The intersection between Science and Astrophotography. \nAstrophotography is regarded as one of the most difficult forms of photography. The skills required for many branches of specialized astrophotography overlap with the skills required for professional astronomy. Most of the time there is a clear distinction between these two groups but in many cases collaboration between them yields scientific results that could not have been achieved otherwise. \nDylan O’Donnell is an Australian award winning astrophotographer with a popular YouTube channel and social media following. He is a brand ambassador for Celestron telescopes and the founder & host of the Star Stuff astronomy event in Australia. He holds a masters degree in computer science and a bachelor degree in Astronomy and hosts a weekly space segment on ABC radio. Dylan also releases his astrophotography from the Byron Bay Observatory freely to the public domain. \n \nTickets for the 2024 Burbidge are now available. \nMember Ticket prices – Early Bird price until 12th October $70. Ticket price after 12th October $75 \nNon member ticket prices  – Early Bird price until 12th October $75. Ticket price after 12th October $80 \nTo order tickets please email events@astronomy.org.nz \nDoors Open 6:30pm \nWelcome to members and guests 7pm \nA cash bar will be available. \nEvent Venue \nWaipuna Hotel and Conference Center \n58 Waipuna Road\nMt Wellington\nAuckland \nThe Cosmic Bat LDN 43 (Captured and processed by Dylan O’Donnell) \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/2024-burbidge-dinner/
LOCATION:Waipuna Events Center\, 58 Waipuna Road\, Auckland\, 1060\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Burbidge Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241111T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20241008T212701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T212701Z
UID:2543-1731355200-1731358800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting November -Dot to Dot in the Sky – The Nature of Night
DESCRIPTION:Early cultures sought connections between what happened on Earth and what occurred overhead. They told stories to explain the stars\, auroras\, and other night sky phenomena. Discover legends of the night sky\, as well as the relationship between art\, science\, and nature in our Earth-sky environment. \nJoan Marie Galat is an award-winning author in Canada who shares her love of the night sky in books that include the Dot to Dot in the Sky series\, Dark Matters—Nature’s Reaction to Light Pollution\, and the National Geographic Kids title: Absolute Expert: Space. Joan’s 2024 release—Make Your Mark\, Make a Difference—includes issues relating to outer space and the night sky. Visit www.joangalat.com for additional information.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-november-dot-to-dot-in-the-sky-the-nature-of-night/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241118T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20241116T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T232641Z
UID:2586-1731956400-1731960000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group November
DESCRIPTION:Comet stacking and other features of Deep Sky Stacker with Eric Chiu.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-november-4/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241118T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20241116T061835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T212221Z
UID:2583-1731960000-1731963600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy November  - Variable Stars
DESCRIPTION:Observation of variable stars has a long history with amateur astronomy. We will discuss the types of variable stars and how to observe them to obtain scientifically useful data. This is still a valuable activity even with the large survey telescopes\, as amateurs can obtain data for stars that are too bright for the large telescopes\, or for certain types of variable stars where changes are happening rapidly\, the survey scopes cannot be dedicated for short cadence observing of a single star.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-november-variable-stars-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:20241125T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241125T211500
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20241119T201907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T201936Z
UID:2592-1732564800-1732569300@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night November
DESCRIPTION:We are running two films tonight regarding our Moon \nWe look forwards to seeing you there. \nOne Big Step for Mankind | Astronomical Space Documentary Episode 12\n \nThis is the Moment that Changed Everything \n  \nBack to the Moon – Part 2 ｜ VOANews\n \nAfter the Apollo program ended\, the US took a long hiatus from lunar exploration. What happened during this time\, and what has NASA been doing?  This documentary  explores the multiple attempts to return to the Moon.  This is Part 2 of 2
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-november-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241202T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20241114T081029Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy December 2024
DESCRIPTION:Annual Fun Quiz Night\nAs we approach the end of the year\, it’s time for our annual quiz. We’ll have fun reflecting on ideas covered over 2024 and discussing new interesting topics such as Brown Dwarfs and Milankovitch Climate Cycles. All attendees will receive a comprehensive handout on the latter two subjects and enjoy a liberal supply of chocolates. \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 fun reviewing the main points from our regular sessions\, learning some new things\, and munching on end-of-year treats. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there!
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-december-2024/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241208T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20241207T214943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T214943Z
UID:2601-1733644800-1733677200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young Astronomers Group - The Astro Game Show and Meteorites
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, I will bring some rocks from space (meteorites) to the session\, where you get to hold a fragment from space in your hands. And I will show you the billion year long stories of them.\nBut that’s just the beginning! In the second half\, gear up for The Astro Game Show\, a highly engaging quiz featuring all the hottest space topics we’ve explored this year. Compete with your peers\, test your knowledge\, and prove you’re the ultimate space ace. The winner will receive an exclusive opportunity to control a powerful online telescope and capture an image of any celestial object of their choice! Here’s something I took with the telescope network (below) \nDon’t miss out! This is your chance to learn\, compete\, and make your mark in the cosmos.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-group-the-astro-game-show-and-meteorites/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241209T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093108
CREATED:20241207T212840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T212840Z
UID:2599-1733774400-1733778000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting December - Exploring the Gravitational Wave Universe
DESCRIPTION:Measuring gravitational waves is a revolutionary new way to do astronomy. They were predicted by Einstein\, but it was not until 2015\, that LIGO (the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory) first detected one of these waves. They were tiny ripples in space itself\, generated by the collision of two black holes. Since then\, LIGO and its international partners have measured nearly 100 signals. Dr. Lantz explains what we can learn from these bursts of energy and just how it is possible to measure a wave which stretches our detector 1000 times less than the diameter of a proton. And he discusses what’s coming next in our search for these tell-tale ripples in space? \nDr. Lantz is the scientific leader for the Advanced LIGO seismic isolation system. \nThis will be a rebroadcast of one of the Silicaon Valley Lecture Series. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-december-exploring-the-gravitational-wave-universe/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241216T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241216T201500
DTSTAMP:20260407T093109
CREATED:20241214T202503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T202833Z
UID:2605-1734379200-1734380100@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Special General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At the 2024 AGM in April\, draft accounts for the 2023 year were presented. It was resolved to hold a Special General Meeting to approve the final prepared accounts\, which are now available. The Special General\nMeeting motion will be as follows. \nThat the Auckland Astronomical Society prepared accounts for 2023 be approved. \nNo other business or general business will be transacted at this meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/special-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:SGM
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241216T201500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241216T211500
DTSTAMP:20260407T093109
CREATED:20241214T203304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T203304Z
UID:2609-1734380100-1734383700@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy - The Summer Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This will be one of our quarterly planetarium sessions where we will review the Summer Night Sky using the Planetarium.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-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:20250203T194500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093109
CREATED:20250113T012014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T012014Z
UID:2618-1738611900-1738612800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Special General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Special General Meeting called to approve the 2023 Accounts
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/special-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:SGM
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250203T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093109
CREATED:20250107T065846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T065846Z
UID:2615-1738612800-1738616400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy February 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Moons of Jupiter\nBy Jonathan Park \nJupiter has 95 officially recognised moons\, which our guest speaker\, Jonathan Park\, will discuss. Learn about where they all came from\, including working out which are parts of larger objects that were shattered in the past. We’ll also discuss the four large Galilean moons\, three with subsurface saltwater oceans and one with active volcanoes and several lava lakes. It’s going to be an informative and fun way to start the year. We hope to see you all there for this stimulating talk with Jonathan!
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-february-2025/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093109
CREATED:20250208T065744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T065744Z
UID:2654-1739214000-1739217600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young Astronomers
DESCRIPTION:What would happen if you got too close to a black hole? Would you be stretched like spaghetti? Would you ever escape? Are black holes gateways straight to hell? This month\, we’re diving into the most mysterious objects in the universe: Black holes! From stellar-mass monsters just a few kilometers across to supermassive giants that could swallow entire star systems\, each black hole is a universe of its own. Get ready to unravel their secrets\, from insane amounts of gravity to the point of no return! \nJust to note: If Earth were compressed into a black hole\, it would be the size of a marble\, and do you know black holes bigger than the solar system exist?
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-6/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250210T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093109
CREATED:20250113T070928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T223315Z
UID:2620-1739217600-1739221200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting February - Touching the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Despite its familiarity\, the Sun is a very different presence from the friendly yellow circle in children’s paintings. Our star is a broiling mass of plasma\, with its powerful magnetic fields\, twisted by its rotation\, capable of producing dramatic events of spectacular beauty and power. Using results from NASA’s Parker Solar Probe – the fastest moving human-made object ever – and ESA’s Solar Orbiter\, this spectacular lecture takes a new look at the mysteries of the Sun\, and its effects on the Earth. \nThis lecture was recorded by Chris Lintott on 15th January 2024 at Conway 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-february/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250217T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093109
CREATED:20250113T071123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T224534Z
UID:2622-1739822400-1739826000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Telescopes and Accessories \nThis month we will be talking about the various types of telescopes and commonly used accessories.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-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:20250224T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250224T211500
DTSTAMP:20260407T093109
CREATED:20250203T042748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T042748Z
UID:2636-1740427200-1740431700@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night February
DESCRIPTION:This is the first film night for 2025 and we have a great line up. \nWe look forwards to seeing you there. \n  \nThe 7 Wonders of Our Solar System\n\nThe 8 Wonders of Our Universe | Astronomical Space Documentary Episodes 5 & 6\n \nDamon Scotting presents two stunning short documentaries \nAncestral Skies | BBC The Sky at Night\n \nThe BBC Sky at Night team are back with this informative documentary\, even discussing our very own back yard
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-february-4/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
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