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SUMMARY:Film Night September 26th
DESCRIPTION:We have two exciting short films tonight: \nArtemis I – Path to the Pad: The Rocket\n \nHave you ever wondered what it takes to assemble the most powerful rocket NASA has ever built?  This is the lead up to Nasa’s test flight in anticipation of the next Manned space flight to the moon. \n  \nBBC The Sky at Night 2022 – The James Webb Road Trip\nThe Sky at Night team meets the scientists in the UK researching the astonishing new data returned by the James Webb Space Telescope.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-september-26th/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221003T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220918T081204Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy October 2022
DESCRIPTION:Relativity – The Layman’s Guide\nPart 2: General Relativity & Gravity\nGuest Speaker: Nick Odom \nRelativity and Newton’s law of gravity are mathematically incompatible. Einstein realized that the local effects of gravity and acceleration are equivalent\, and that gravity is a distortion of spacetime. An analysis of the effect of gravity on light reveals that time runs slower in gravitational fields and that light bends. The bending is increased by the curvature of space.  We briefly examine black holes and end with the observational consequences of the theory. \nThis is a fascinating topic and not to be missed. We look forward to seeing you all there. \nThis meeting will also be live streamed to the AAS YouTube channel \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-october-2022/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221010T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221008T213000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221008T213000Z
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SUMMARY:Young Astronomers Group October
DESCRIPTION:Young Astronomers are continuing to explore living on the moon! Last month we looked at picking an appropriate moon landing site\, and this month we’ll be looking at establishing moon bases. This will involve some crafting work so bring all your creative ideas about the ideal moon base. \n \nYA team
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-group-october/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221017T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221015T194129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221015T194129Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy October - Astronomical Object names and Catalogues.
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will be exploring astronomical naming conventions and object catalogues commonly encountered by amateur astronomers.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-october-astronomical-object-names-and-catalogues/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221024T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221024T211500
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221010T094010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221023T003555Z
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SUMMARY:Film Night October 24th
DESCRIPTION:We have two exciting films tonight \n  \nLife of a Universe – Part 1\n \nIn this two-part special\, Professor Brian Cox tackles the biggest story of them all – how did the Universe come into being? \n  \nBBC The Sky at Night – The Sky at Day\n \nThe Sky at Night team reveals how stargazers can overcome cloudy weather by pointing their telescopes at the sky when it’s still light.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-october-24th/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221029T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20220607T131104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T105239Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Burbidge Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The annual dinner for the Auckland Astronomical Society that includes the prizegiving for the New Zealand Astrophotography Competition and the Beaumont Prize for written contributions to the AAS Journal. \nThis year’s Burbidge Lecturer is Dr Charley Lineweaver. \nAstrobiologist\, Charles H. Lineweaver is an honorary associate professor at the Australian National University’s Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and Research School of Earth Science ( www.mso.anu.edu.au/~charley ). His research areas include exoplanetology (the statistical analysis of exoplanets and their habitability)\, cosmobiology (using our new knowledge of cosmology to constrain life in the Universe) and cancer (a new atavistic model). He recently completed an online video MOOC at: arewealone.us. Dr. Lineweaver earned a BA in history from the State University of New York at Binghamton\, an MA in English from Brown University\, a BS is physics from Ludwig Maximillian’s University in Munich\, and a PhD in physics at the University of California\, Berkeley in 1994. He is the son of a high school biology teacher and has lived in or traveled through 85 countries\, has spoken 4 languages semi-fluently at one time or another\, and was a semi-professional soccer player in New England and Germany. \nBurbidge after dinner lecture \nWhat can life on Earth (and in particular in New Zealand) tell us about life elsewhere in the universe? \nThe ubiquity of planets around other stars has made the question “Are we alone?” more compelling. Earth-like planets seem to be common. If there is life elsewhere\, what is it like and how can we find it? To quote Jared Diamond: “New Zealand is as close as we will get to the opportunity to study life on another planet”. The isolated and independent evolution of life on New Zealand plays an important role in our attempts to estimate what biological evolution elsewhere may be capable of. For more detail see arewealone.us (in particular video 7.1.3). \nEarly-bird prices are available until Friday 07 October 2022:\nMembers $60 per head (including partners)\nNon-Members $70 per head (including partners) \nFull price:\nMembers $65 per head (including partners)\nNon-Members $75 per head (including partners) \nPurchase Burbidge Dinner Tickets.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/2022-burbidge-dinner/
LOCATION:Ellerslie Events Center
CATEGORIES:Burbidge Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221031T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221031T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221026T070122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T070143Z
UID:1731-1667246400-1667250000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting October - The Habitability of Planets\, Galaxies and Universes
DESCRIPTION:Finding other Earths and potentially other life forms is a major\, increasingly reasonable scientific goal. Our search for habitable planets and inhabited planets is now in high gear. But what is life? And what is the best way to look for it. Are there specific places and times in our galaxy where life is more probable? I will review the general idea of habitability as it applies to planets\, galaxies and universes in the multiverse scenario. \nDr Charley Lineweaver is an honorary associate professor at the Australian National University’s Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and Research School of Earth Science and this year’s Burbidge Din-\nner speaker. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-october-the-habitability-of-planets-galaxies-and-universes/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221107T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221015T232111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221015T232111Z
UID:1720-1667851200-1667854800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy November 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hazards of Human Spaceflight to Mars\nThings You Need To Know\nNASA and Elon Musk’s Space X recently announced their intention to send astronauts to Mars in the 2030s. Why go to Mars\, and what are the challenges to the human body with this pioneering journey? Dr. Chris Benton will discuss these questions and outline the physical hazards of human long-duration spaceflight\, proposed countermeasures and current research in this field\, answering the question as to whether it will be safe. \nIt could be your close relatives or friends travelling on these pioneer missions. Come along and discover what you need to know for spaceflight to our neighbouring planet and possibly humanity’s second home. 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-november-2022/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221114T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221107T015820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T230656Z
UID:1746-1668452400-1668456000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young Astronomers Group November
DESCRIPTION:Young astronomers will identify the challenges of landing a lunar lander on the surface of a body without an atmosphere. In teams\, they will design\, build\, and improve a lunar lander model that can slow its descent using the downward thrust of a balloon. The teams can then take the designs home to improve them and share their modifications with the group for our final session in December! Bring your friends and family along. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNāku iti noa\, nā \n \nCarolle Varughese
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-group-november/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221114T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221112T203504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T203504Z
UID:1756-1668456000-1668461400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting November - The Fast Radio Sky: A New Window on the Violent Universe
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be screening a recent Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture with Dr. Victoria Kaspi (McGill University) \nThe Fast Radio Sky: A New Window on the Violent Universe \nIn this illustrated introduction\, Dr. Kaspi introduces us to a brand-new mystery in the skies — superfast bursts of radio waves whose source is still unknown. These energetic bursts come from all over the sky (and all over the universe\,) pack a huge amount of energy\, and typically last a few thousandths of a second. Like a detective in the middle of a case\, Dr. Kaspi fills us in on the story of how new observations (especially with the CHIME telescope project which she heads) have been revealing tantalizing new aspects of these bursts\, without yet giving us a solution to their ultimate cause. She shares both the thrills and frustrations of a new phenomenon in science\, still in the process of being explored. \nVictoria Kaspi is the inaugural director of the McGill Space Institute and holds the Lorne Trottier Chair in Astrophysics and Cosmology at McGill University. She is the winner of the 2021 Shaw Prize in astronomy and the 2022 Albert Einstein World Award in Science.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-november-the-fast-radio-sky-a-new-window-on-the-violent-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:20221121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221106T032906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T015713Z
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group November
DESCRIPTION:Tonight we have an introduction to DeepSkyStacker by Eric Chiu.  DeepSkyStacker is a freeware for astrophotographers that simplifies all the pre-processing steps of deep sky pictures. \nThis will be followed by a light discussion of the group meetings going forwards: \n\nSubjects that we would like to cover off over the next 12 months.  Subjects such as\n\nPractical sessions\nTheory sessions\nIntroductions to other software\n\n\nIf anyone is interested in covering a subject  please let the group know\nDo we want to form a small committee to coordinate the sessions.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-november-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221121T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221119T230628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T230628Z
UID:1760-1669060800-1669064400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy November - variable stars
DESCRIPTION:Variable Stars. \nObservation 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. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-november-variable-stars/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221128T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221128T211500
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221108T083421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T093250Z
UID:1750-1669665600-1669670100@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night November
DESCRIPTION:We have two exciting films tonight \n  \nLife of a Universe – Part 2\n \nIn this second part of a two-part special\, Professor Brian Cox tackles the biggest story of them all – How did the Universe come into being? \n  \nThe Sky at Night 2022 Photographing The Universe HD\n \n  \nThe Sky at Night turns its focus to the wonderful world of astrophotography\, including a look at the new technology being built for the Very Large Telescope.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-november/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221205T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221124T040228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T040649Z
UID:1765-1670270400-1670274000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy December 2022
DESCRIPTION:Regions of Star Formation\nPart 1 – Home to Massive Stars\nMassive stars are considered those that ultimately end their lives as supernova explosions to become neutron stars or black holes. Well-known examples are Betelguese and Rigel in Orion and Antares in Scorpius. This evening Chris Benton will discuss the properties and types of massive stars\, explaining the principles behind our observations\, including why they are extremely bright and rare objects with a wide range of temperatures\, plus why they are predominantly located in regions of star formation within the Galaxy. We will then discuss the differences between open star clusters and stellar associations in the context of massive stars.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-december-2022/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221210T224538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221210T224538Z
UID:1776-1670871600-1670875200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young Astronomers December
DESCRIPTION:In the final Young Astronomers meeting for 2022\, the Young Astronomers will demonstrate their solutions to the lunar landing problem.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-december/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221107T020425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T020425Z
UID:1748-1670875200-1670878800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting December - Big Science From a Little Country
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Richard Easther\n \nDoing astronomy is as easy as stepping out and looking up. However\, ever since Stonehenge astronomy has been at the forefront of what is now called “big science” — branches of knowledge whose development relies on large\, shared research facilities rather than individual laboratories. Two examples of this are the European Space Agency’s LISA mission which is slated for launch in the early 2030s\, and the Legacy Survey of Space and Time – or LSST – which is currently getting underway at the new Vera Rubin Observatory.   New Zealand scientists (including me and my group) are contributing to LISA and the LSST and I will explain what we hope that this will tell us about the universe. And I’ll talk about how little countries like New Zealand can contribute to big projects\, how we can get involved\, and what we get out of it.\n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-december-big-science-from-a-little-country/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221217T063342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221217T063342Z
UID:1783-1671476400-1671480000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group December - Optimising PHD2 Guiding - 65 Tips and Tricks to get better Guiding with PHD2.
DESCRIPTION:It will be of special interest to Kumeu users of PHD2 because some of those tips and tricks were derived from Kumeu experience.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTony Cooper\n \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-december-optimising-phd2-guiding-65-tips-and-tricks-to-get-better-guiding-with-phd2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221219T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20221126T215408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221126T215408Z
UID:1770-1671480000-1671483600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy December - The Summer Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This will be one of our quarterly reviews of the seasonal Night Sky. This will be held in the Planetarium at the Stardome Observatory. If the weather is clear we will follow with Telescope viewing.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-december-the-summer-night-sky/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230206T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20230115T035219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T062829Z
UID:1793-1675713600-1675717200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy February 2023
DESCRIPTION:Auckland Astronomical Society Annual Fun Quiz Night!\nIt’s time we reflect on the topics covered over the previous year and do some revision in the form of a fun-filled quiz. Most importantly\, there are loads of chocolates to win! \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 loads of fun reviewing the main points of each monthly session. \nEight multiple-choice questions\, each designed to lead into a brief teaching discussion\, will include the topics: Measuring Distances In Space Parts I & II\, The James Webb Space Telescope\, The Hazards of Human Spaceflight to Mars\, Hunting Massive Stars\, The Expanding Universe and Life In The Solar System Parts I & II. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there ready for chocolate! \nPlease note while the Stardome is undergoing renovations\, our venue will be \nThe Lynfield Room at the Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, 1042 \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-february-2023/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230220T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20230217T210030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T210030Z
UID:1811-1676923200-1676926800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting February - Auckland Astronomical Society\, The First 100 Years.
DESCRIPTION:In this meeting\, Society Vice President Dr Grant Christie will do a presentation on the significant events of the first 100 years of the Auckland Astronomical Society. \nVenue Address \nAs the Stardome Observatory is closed for renovations\, the meeting will be held at the Fickling Convention Centre. \n546 Mt Albert Road\,\nThree Kings\,\nAuckland 1042 \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-february-auckland-astronomical-society-the-first-100-years/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230227T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230227T211500
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20230218T125520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T012439Z
UID:1814-1677528000-1677532500@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night February
DESCRIPTION:We have two exciting films tonight: \nCan Nuclear Propulsion Take Us to Mars?\nThere are different propulsion systems available for space flight however each has advantages and limitations.  This film will help us understand the differences. \nThe Cosmic Clock\nThe cosmic clock effects everything\, from the far reaches of the universe to right here on Earth\, from the beginning of our universe to now. Witness the steady ticking of the universe’s clock through the eyes of creatures on Earth.  Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-february/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230305T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20230219T220536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230219T220536Z
UID:1821-1678012200-1678032000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:New Zealand Rocket Association National Launch Day
DESCRIPTION:The AAS intend to have volunteers at this event for public outreach.\n \nLocation and further information here:\n \nhttps://www.nzrocketry.org.nz/events/national-launch-day\n \nIf you would like to volunteer and help with the solar viewing using the Society’s solar telescope and 8″ Dobsonian fitted with a solar filter\, or if you have your own solar viewing equipment\, please let me know by Friday February 24th so that we can notify the organisers of the names of volunteers. Otherwise you’ll have to pay the standard entry charge!!!\n \nNiven –  events@astronomy.org.nz
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/new-zealand-rocket-association-national-launch-day/
CATEGORIES:Public Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230306T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20230219T021719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T222754Z
UID:1819-1678132800-1678136400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Revealing the Youngest Stars in the Galaxy\nUsing recent images from the James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes\, we will examine previously unseen features in various regions of star formation to identify different types of infant stars and their associated structures. You will learn the difference between protostars\, pre-main sequence stars and Herbig-Haro objects\, plus how our Sun formed and matured into its current main sequence stage\, along with eight planets forming the Solar System. Attendees will receive a four-page handout and\, importantly\, chocolate. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there for this informative and engaging evening of discovery.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230313T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20230311T202522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T062941Z
UID:1838-1678737600-1678741200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting March - Breakthrough-Listen Search for Intelligent Life
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, humans have gazed at the night sky and wondered if any intelligent life forms like us might be out there. In 2015\, the Breakthrough Foundation gave a $100 million grant to the University of California at Berkeley to undertake the most comprehensive search for signals from an extra-terrestrial civilization. Dr. Croft describes the project\, introduces the many radio telescopes around the world it is using in the search\, and explains how modern technology\, including AI\, is being used to include more stars\, more frequencies (channels) and more ways a signal might be sent. \nThis is a rebroadcast of a recent Silicon Valley Lecture Series Lecture presented by Dr. Steve Croft (University of California\, Berkeley).
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-march-breakthrough-listen-search-for-intelligent-life/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230320T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20230311T201920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230311T201920Z
UID:1836-1679342400-1679346000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy - The Autumn Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be one of our seasonal Night Sky reviews. As the planetarium is unavailable until the Stardome reopens\, we will review the Autumn Night Sky using desktop open source planetarium software. We will also investigate some of the features of the software that you can use for your own observation planning and learning the Night Sky.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-the-autumn-night-sky/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230324T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230326T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20220607T074749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T045014Z
UID:1309-1679677200-1679826600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Northern Star Party - March 2023
DESCRIPTION:This event is definitely back on\nWe are excited to announce the dates for the Northern Star Party\, 2023 held at Waharau Regional Park and hosted by the Auckland Astronomical Society.   We are holding the event over Friday 24th and Saturday 25th of March. Packing up on the morning of the 26th. \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 external 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 18th March\n$20\n$40\n\n\nStandard\n$30\n$50\n\n\n\n  \nNo one night price. \nTo book\, please log into Hello Club  at https://members.astronomy.org.nz/public/event/62d8d08ceb3d823b0200accc/2022-northern-star-party-confirmed-for-march-2023 \nProgram: \nFriday: Viewing\, movie (TBC) \nSaturday: \nWorkshops: Midday to 4:30 pm. \n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\nDetails\n\n\n12:00 – 14:00\nAstronomy Equipment\nFamiliarisation\, maintenance\, collimation\, etc\n\n\n14:30 – 16:00\nAstronomy Processing\nBasic introduction into processing using PixInsight\n\n\n16:30 – 18:00\nTelescope trail\nTelescope trail\n\n\n\n  \nViewing from 19:00\, movie (TBC) \nFood: BYO – walk-in fridge and kitchen available. Tea\, coffee\, milo (morning/afternoon tea) supplied. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/__trashed-2/
LOCATION:Waharau Regional Park\, 1748 East Coast Rd\, Orere Point\, Whakatiwai\, 2473
CATEGORIES:Dark Sky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230327T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230327T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20230319T223600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T112734Z
UID:1861-1679947200-1679952600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night
DESCRIPTION:We have two great films running tonight.  We look forwards to seeing you there. \nHow Earth Moves\nThis is a well worth watching documentary\, explaining the movement of the Earth in an easy to understand format. \nIt gives an easy to understand explanation on the Solstice also clarifying Sidereal time\, Julian time and why we use Gregorian time.  All relative to “How Earth Moves” \n  \nEight Wonders Of Our Solar System | The Planets | BBC Earth Lab\nDiscover the most memorable events in the history of our solar system. Travel to the surface of these dynamic worlds to witness the moments of high drama that uniquely shaped each one
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230403T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230403T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20230311T202633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T213751Z
UID:1840-1680552000-1680557400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:2023 Annual General Meeting of the Auckland Astronomical Society
DESCRIPTION:Venue: \nWaikowhai Room *\nFickling Convention Centre\n546 Mt Albert Rd\nThree Kings\, Auckland \n* Note that the Waikowhai Room is next door to the Lynfield Room\, where previous AAS meetings have been held at this venue. \nMembers are encouraged to attend the meeting. \nWe will be presenting: \n\nSociety Reports\, Stardome Report\, Astronz Ltd report to the Society.\nElection of Officers\nElection of AOPTB Appointments Committee representative.\nElection of AOPTB representative Trustee.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/2023-annual-general-meeting-of-the-auckland-astronomical-society/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AGM
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230410T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20230408T221459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T221459Z
UID:1888-1681153200-1681156800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young Astronomers
DESCRIPTION:The theme for the remainder of the year\, is the Solar System. \nFor this month\, I will bring some air dried clay for the people to model a base on Europa. The reason I chose the object is because the project we did last month was chosen to be the moon Europa. \nHope to see you there. \nAlex \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-4/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230410T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T035412
CREATED:20230319T230810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T230810Z
UID:1864-1681156800-1681160400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy April 2023
DESCRIPTION:A Modern Perspective of the Solar System\nWhat’s there and why\nThe Solar System comprises a central star\, eight planets of varying sizes and composition\, and three regions of small bodies. Chris Benton will outline a modern perspective of the Solar System structure\, then discuss how and why it formed and evolved as it did\, explaining what we see today. \nCome along and learn why we see four small rocky inner planets\, four giant gaseous outer planets\, plus collections of asteroids and comets. Furthermore\, discover why astronomers demoted Pluto from its status as a planet. \nAll attendees will receive a comprehensive handout on the topic\, changing your view on the Solar System. We look forward to seeing you all there.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-april-2023/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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