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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:20260408T050913
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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:20260408T050913
CREATED:20241214T202503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T202833Z
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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:20260408T050913
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:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250113T012014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T012014Z
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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:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250107T065846Z
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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:20260408T050913
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:20260408T050913
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:20260408T050913
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:20260408T050913
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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250303T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250122T021925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T023328Z
UID:2629-1741032000-1741035600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy March 2025
DESCRIPTION:NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter \nLate last year\, NASA launched a mission to Jupiter’s moon\, Europa\, in search of its potential to host life. Tonight\, Chris Benton will discuss why NASA chose Europa and what special features attract astronomers and astrobiologists to such a mission. Come along and also learn about the spacecraft\, how it will use gravitational assist manoeuvres to reach its destination\, its various instruments and the science to be performed.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-march-2025/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250310T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250309T005742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T005742Z
UID:2708-1741633200-1741636800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young Astronomers Group March - Measuring Distances in Space
DESCRIPTION:Measuring distances in space \nDo we have to run the distance of a galaxy🏃\, throw a spacecraft to travel for hundreds of billions of kilometers🛰️ or use a light-year long ruler to measure the distances in space📏?\nWhat if I told you that scientists are able to measure the distances without the need of going to space?\nAnd young scientists like you can do it too? Right here in our home on planet Earth? \nFind out how we measure distances in space and how you can do it too in young astronomers group!
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-group-march-measuring-distances-in-space/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250310T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250308T204341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T005526Z
UID:2706-1741636800-1741640400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting March - Observing with the James Webb Space Telescope: Glimpsing the First Stars
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Dan Coe (Space Telescope Science Institute)\nObserving with the James Webb Space Telescope: Glimpsing the First Stars \nThe Webb Telescope was designed to look back in time\, to study the first generation of stars\, and reveal our cosmic origins. Now in its second year of operation\, JWST has already brought us tantalizingly close to our dream of seeing those first stars. Dr. Coe takes us on a profusely illustrated tour of some of the best images and latest results from the telescope\, and tells us about his and others’ observations of the most distant stars and galaxies astronomers have ever seen\, providing a view of the universe as it was 13 billion years ago. \nThis is a rebroadcast of one of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-march-observing-with-the-james-webb-space-telescope-glimpsing-the-first-stars/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250317T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250309T100556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T100556Z
UID:2710-1742241600-1742245200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy March - The Autumn Night SKy
DESCRIPTION:This will be one of our quarterly planetarium sessions where we will review the Autumn Night Sky using the Planetarium.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-march-the-autumn-night-sky-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250324T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250324T212000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250321T205335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T205335Z
UID:2719-1742846400-1742851200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night March
DESCRIPTION:We are running two documentaries this evening. \nWe look forwards to seeing you there. \nAdvances is Space Technology\n \nA revolution in space technology is unfolding. New players in the launch industry are radically cutting the cost of access to space and our understanding of the universe is growing exponentially thanks to space-based research.  We are viewing 2 parts of a 13-part series examining all things space\, from Jupiter to space communication. What are the most recent discoveries\, and what technology made them possible?  Tonight we are viewing “The Launchers” and “Space Telescopes” \n\nHiding in Starlight | BBC The Sky at Night\n \nTotal solar eclipses\, like the one seen recently in North America\, allow us to see details of the sun that can’t be seen at any other time.  The BBC Team discuss this and more in their latest documentary.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-march/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250407T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250308T032321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T210139Z
UID:2703-1744056000-1744059600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy April 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Search for Earth 2.0\nPart 1: Discovering Exoplanets\nWith over 5\,000 planets beyond our Solar System discovered to date\, astronomers are unveiling a vast array of “other worlds”. Chris Benton will dive into the methods used to detect these planets\, from the transit method to direct imaging\, and how scientists gather data on their size\, composition\, and potential for supporting life. He will also discuss the concept of “Earth 2.0” – the search for exoplanets that closely resemble our home planet and could potentially support life. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there for this informative and stimulating topic. \nPart 2: Origins\, Conditions and Signatures of Life (what should we be looking for?) is scheduled for May.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-april-2025/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250414T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250412T233417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T233417Z
UID:2746-1744657200-1744660800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Emerging Astronomers Group - The Solar System Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Calling all kids and teens.\nAre you ready for an incredible mission? \nThis month\, we’re launching a Solar Systen themed scavenger hunt like no other!Can you sort the planets in the correct order? Can you spot Mars in the night sky? \nTeam up\, crack cosmic clues\, and race against time.The best team wins a stellar prize! \nWhether you’re 6 or 16\, this mission is for every young space explorer Don’t miss out. Your adventure begins now.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/emerging-astronomers-group-the-solar-system-scavenger-hunt/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250414T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250405T040819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T040819Z
UID:2740-1744660800-1744664400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting April - Astrophotography with Rolf Olsen
DESCRIPTION:Astrophotography with Rolf Olsen \nThis week\, we are privileged to have world-renowned astrophotographer Rolf Olsen share his expertise with us\, discussing his observatory setup\, workflow overview\, and latest projects. \nHis many international achievements include the first amateur detection of light echoes from Eta Carina and Supernova 1987A\, and the circumstellar disc around Beta Pictoris. Six of his images have been featured as NASA’s Astronomical Picture of the Day\, and he has worked in collaboration with three professional astronomy teams for scientific purposes. He will also showcase and discuss his incredible Cantaurus A 320h image and his involvement with the Hubble Ultra Deep Field study. \nHis website for further information is https://www.rolfolsenastrophotography.com/ \nWe look forward to seeing you all there for this special evening\, which promises to be one not to be missed!
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-april-astrophotography-with-rolf-olsen/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250421T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250419T225304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T232444Z
UID:2753-1745265600-1745269200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy April 2025 - Deep Sky Objects for the Dark Sky weekend
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be reviewing some deep sky objects well positioned for observing at the Anzac weekend dark sky observing event at the Waharau regional park.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-april-2025-deep-sky-object-for-the-dark-sky-weekend/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250425T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250315T234417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T215023Z
UID:2672-1745600400-1745751600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Northern Star Party – ANZAC Weekend\, April 25th to 27th
DESCRIPTION:Dark Sky Weekend\nWe are excited to announce the dates for the first Northern Star Party for 2025 to  held at Waharau Regional Park and hosted by the Auckland Astronomical Society.   We are holding the event over the nights of Friday 25th and Saturday 26th of April.  This is ANZAC weekend so easy travel day on the Friday. Packing up on the morning of the 27th. \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 20th April\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 to “Hello Club” \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\n13:15 – 14:15\nTelescope Maintecnence\nTBC\n\n\n14:30 – 15:00\nAstronomy Equipment\nHow to select the correct equipment for you based on your requirements\n\n\n16:30 – 18:00\nTelescope trail\nTelescope trail\n\n\n\nThe full information pack will be available soon.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/northern-star-party-anzac-weekend-april-25th-to-27th/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250428T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250428T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250419T233103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T061424Z
UID:2758-1745868600-1745875800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:2025 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Auckland Astronomical Society 2025 Annual General Meeting. The agenda will include reports from Society Officers\, Stardome report\, Astronomy NZ Ltd report and election of officers for the AAS Council 2025/2026. \nAll members are encouraged to attend. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/2025-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AGM
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250505T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250415T080212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T020957Z
UID:2749-1746475200-1746478800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy May 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Search for Earth 2.0\nOrigins\, Conditions & Signatures of Life\nIn this follow-up lecture on exoplanets\, Chris Benton will focus on the exciting quest for extraterrestrial life on planets beyond our Solar System. We will discuss what life is\, what conditions life requires\, and how and where life may have started and evolved on Earth before reviewing what types of exoplanets could potentially harbour life and the biosignatures of life in their atmospheres. Come along and join in discussing these and other stimulating questions of astrobiology! \nAll attendees receive a comprehensive six-page handout.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-may-2025/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250510T195255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T195255Z
UID:2789-1747076400-1747080000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Emerging Astronomers Group - May
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBA
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/emerging-astronomers-group-may/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250512T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250510T195123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T195123Z
UID:2787-1747080000-1747083600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night May 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Star by HG Wells.\n \nWhile it is fiction\, it’s Astronomical SF of the very best sort\, set in the late 19th Century\, when our understanding of multi-body dynamics was getting very good. The animations are made using AI\, which is no bad thing – the enthusiasts created it saved a fortune in animating it that way.\n \nThen\, this will be followed by Gliese 710 and its expected entry into the Solar System millennia from now.\nA short slide show of nearby stars\, just to get a grip on what’s in the Local Fluff.\n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-may-2025/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250519T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250517T223522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T223522Z
UID:2796-1747684800-1747688400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Pratical Astronomy May - Introduction to Astrophotography
DESCRIPTION:This talk will cover the basics for getting started with Astrophotography\, including cameras\, mounts\, optics and image processing
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/pratical-astronomy-may-introduction-to-astrophotography/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250526T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250502T063300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T063431Z
UID:2774-1748289600-1748293200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting May - The search for Takapō Meteorite
DESCRIPTION:The search and finding of the Takapō Meteorite and what we have since learnt about it. And Fireballs Aotearoa’s activities over the last year including the search for the Mahoe Meteorite. \n  \nSteve Wyn-Harris is a sheep and beef farmer in Central Hawkes Bay. He wrote a weekly national rural column for nearly three decades and has been a broadcaster for as long. He is on the executive of Fireballs Aotearoa\, the meteorite search co-ordinator and media liaison for the organization. In 2023 he was awarded an ONZM for services to farming and rural communities. \n  \nSteve has also published a children’s book:  ‘The Day I Crashed to Earth’ (target audience 5-13) about the finding of the Takapō Meteorite and for $20 anyone is welcome to a copy!
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-may-the-search-for-takapo-meteorite/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250508T222933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T023904Z
UID:2781-1748458800-1748462400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:2025 Beatrice Hill-Tinsley Lecture - How Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we do astronomy
DESCRIPTION:The AAS is co-hosting with the University of Auckland Faculty of Science\, one of the lectures of the 2025 Beactrice Hill-Tinsley Lecture Series. \nHow Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we do astronomy – and why that’s not necessarily a bad thing. \n \nThis is a free lecture but booking tickets is essential otherwise you might miss out. \nhttps://BeatriceHillTinsley.eventbrite.co.nz \nAnna is a Professor of Radio Astronomy at Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics and one of the five inaugural AI Fellows of the UK’s Alan Turing Institute. Previously she has worked at the University of Southampton\, the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies and the University of Cambridge. She has a PhD from the University of Cambridge and an undergraduate degree from the University of Bristol. \nShe is part of a team working on the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio-telescope\, and she led the design of the computing and storage for the European SKA Regional Centre. She is currently the UK representative to the International Union of Radio Sciences for Radio Astronomy and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Royal Astronomical Society’s Techniques & Instruments (RASTI) journal. \nIn 2014\, Anna was honoured by the World Economic Forum as one of thirty scientists under the age of 40 selected for their contributions to advancing the frontiers of science\, engineering or technology in areas of high societal impact. In 2017 she was awarded the Blaauw Chair in Astrophysics (prize chair) at the University of Groningen in The Netherlands for excellence in research\, broad knowledge of astronomy and an outstanding international status in astronomy. In 2019\, Anna received the Jackson-Gwilt Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society\, awarded for outstanding invention\, improvement\, or development of astronomical instrumentation or techniques. \nLecture Trust Home Page: \nhttps://www.rasnz.org.nz/rasnz-info/rasnz-lecture-trust-bht-1 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/2025-beatrice-hill-tinsley-lecture-how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-the-way-we-do-astronomy/
LOCATION:University of Auckland – Physics Lecture Theatre 1\, PLT1/303-G20\, Science Centre\, 38 Princes St\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:BHT Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250602T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250602T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250517T083756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T041234Z
UID:2792-1748894400-1748898000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Stellar & Exoplanetary Spectroscopy\nLearning to Read the Light\nTonight\, you will learn how astronomers read the light from stars to measure their temperature\, composition\, rotation and much more\, plus the atmospheres of distant exoplanets.\nWe start by explaining how and why atoms absorb and emit light at specific wavelengths before discussing how a prism splits light into its various colours to determine a star’s many properties. This will include a demonstration of a prism and calculating our Sun’s surface temperature\, plus images and step-by-step analysis of spectra taken with a local amateur spectrograph. Our discussions will then delve deeper into measuring magnetic fields and surface gravity of stars using this simple technique\, before discussing the process and frustrations with analysing the atmospheres of planets beyond our solar system. \nCome along and see how you can take some of these measurements yourself. This session is for everyone\, from beginners to experienced members\, who want to learn more about reading the light from stars and other objects.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-june-2025/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250609T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250607T211434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T211434Z
UID:2805-1749499200-1749502800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting June
DESCRIPTION:Matariki – Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou / The Stars of the New Year \nJoin us at Stardome as we celebrate Matariki in 2025— a time of remembrance\, reflection\, and renewal under the rising stars of the Māori New Year. \nIn this immersive planetarium experience\, you’ll journey through the night sky to explore the Matariki star cluster and its importance in Aotearoa and te ao Māori. Discover the rich purākau (stories)\, science\, and traditions connected to each of the nine whetū\, learn about the Maramataka (the Māori lunar calendar)\, and reflect on how Matariki guides us through the cycles of the year along with many other significant stars. \nWhether you’re reconnecting with Matariki or experiencing it for the first time\, this show is a great way to honour the season and gain a deeper appreciation of Māori astronomy and our place within the cosmos. \nMānawatia a Matariki!
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-june-4/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250616T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050913
CREATED:20250607T212707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T212707Z
UID:2807-1750104000-1750107600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy June - The Winter Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This will be one of our seasonal Planetarium sessions\, where will will review the constellations and deep sky objects of the Winter Night Sky. 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-june-the-winter-night-sky-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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