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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221212T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20221217T063342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221217T063342Z
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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:20260405T102913
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:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230115T035219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T062829Z
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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:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230217T210030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T210030Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230227T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230227T211500
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230218T125520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T012439Z
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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:20260405T102913
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:20260405T102913
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:20260405T102913
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:20260405T102913
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:20260405T102913
CREATED:20220607T074749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T045014Z
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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:20260405T102913
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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230403T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230403T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
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:20260405T102913
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:20260405T102913
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230417T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230401T212859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T213046Z
UID:1875-1681761600-1681765200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy April - Getting Started with Astrophotography
DESCRIPTION:In this meeting\, Eric Chiu will explain how to get started with Astrophotography.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-april-getting-started-with-astrophotography/
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:20230424T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230401T213229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T064801Z
UID:1879-1682366400-1682371800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night April
DESCRIPTION:We have two great films running tonight\, we look forwards to seeing you there. \n  \nAre We Alone in the Universe | By Professor Charlie Lineweaver\nCharley will present the results of a worldwide survey asking people “Are We Alone?”. He will try to figure out if this question makes any sense…and discuss what the words “we” and “alone” mean. \nCharley is one of the guest speakers at this years RSANZ Conference\, hosted by the AAS at Waipuna Lodge Conference Centre. \n  \nThe Search for Alien Life | BBC The Sky at Night 2023\nThe Sky at Night team investigate the latest science in the hunt for extraterrestrial life. \nPresented by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Professor Chris Lintott. \nProfessor Chris Lintott is also a guest speaker at this years RSANZ Conference. \nPlease visit https://www.astronomy.org.nz/2023-rasnz-conference for further information about the conference.  Note that as a Society member\, you are entitled to a discount off the full price of the event.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-april/
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:20230501T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230415T043633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T043738Z
UID:1894-1682971200-1682974800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy May 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Building Blocks of the Universe\n(and how they relate to astronomy)\nGuest speaker – Jonathan Park MSc (Astronomy) \nThis is a fun\, basic introduction to how the universe works at the smallest scales. In this talk\, we start by describing the structure and size of the atom for anyone new to the topic. You will then be equipped to join the journey down the rabbit hole to the smallest\, weirdest particles. After hearing about these intriguing objects\, we learn how the building blocks of the universe apply in astronomy. What are cosmic rays? How does the Sun really turn hydrogen into helium to provide sunlight? There are trillions of (harmless) particles from space travelling through you right now – what are they? Whether your knowledge of this topic is limited or if you know all about the tiny particles of the universe\, you will be fascinated by this talk.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-may-2023/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Introduction To Astronomy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230508T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230507T022343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T022343Z
UID:1936-1683572400-1683576000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young Astronomers May 2023
DESCRIPTION:In this event\, Alex will demonstrate how a black hole works and many other fun things that people can work out! There will also be a quiz with a prize.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-may-2023/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230508T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230415T224949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T225606Z
UID:1897-1683576000-1683579600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting May - Join the Universe: We want YOU to become a Citizen Scientist 
DESCRIPTION:Join the Universe: We want YOU to become a Citizen Scientist \n \nI’ll share my journey from a very amateur astronomer to a Citizen Scientist active in the various Unistellar/eVscope network Citizen Science programmes\, and to my own asteroid occultation observations. Citizen Science is real science\, and my observations have ended up in scientific databases and been included in papers in Nature\, the Minor Planet Bulletin and others. Along the way I’ll share some observation highlights from the year\, including the DART mission\, and I will introduce some of the many facets of Citizen Science astronomy.  \nThere is a whole Universe waiting to be discovered from your sofa or back yard – anyone\, with or without equipment\, can be a Citizen Scientist.\n \nMichael Camilleri has had a long a varied career in Science and Technology and Data and Analytics. Originally studying Astrophysics (MSc) he switched to Atmospheric Physics (PhD) and built a research career in Climate Change and Energy Efficiency\, before leaving the scientific work for the business world of Data and Analytics. After a lifelong casual interest in Astronomy that went no further than binoculars (Astrophysics didn’t require a telescope)\, I started observing with a small visual telescope during Covid\, moved into Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EEA) and ended up with an eVscope which opened up the Citizen Science Universe to me.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-may/
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:20230515T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230510T014218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T221308Z
UID:1938-1684180800-1684184400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy May - 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-may/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230522T211500
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230510T014323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T214416Z
UID:1941-1684785600-1684790100@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night May
DESCRIPTION:We have two great films running tonight\, we look forwards to seeing you there. \n  \nInside Gods Observatory Special | BBC The Sky at Night\nThe team have been granted rare access to the Vatican and its observatory\, the Specola Vaticana\, where they explore its rich history and contemporary cutting-edge science. \nPresented by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Professor Chris Lintott. \nProfessor Chris Lintott is also a guest speaker at this years RSANZ Conference. \nPlease visit https://www.astronomy.org.nz/2023-rasnz-conference for further information about the conference.  Note that as a Society member\, you are entitled to a discount off the full price of the event. \n  \nWhy Is Everything Made Of Atoms? | History of the Universe\nBuilding on recent topics covered at our meetings\, we are running this easy to follow\, and highly entertaining\, documentary on atoms. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-may/
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:20230602T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230510T014503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T025715Z
UID:1943-1685725200-1685887200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:RASNZ Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Auckland Astronomical Society are hosting the 2023 RASNZ Conference over Queen’s Birthday Weekend. \nConference Information can be found at the RASNZ website: \nhttps://www.rasnzconference.org.nz/ \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/rasnz-conference-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230605T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230518T075949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T020343Z
UID:1975-1685995200-1685998800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Public Talk - BBC Sky at Night Presenter\, Professor Chris Lintott - How to be surprised by the Universe
DESCRIPTION:How to be surprised by the UniverseDescription:  From mysterious radio signals to spectacular supernovae\, the Universe keeps finding new ways to astonish us. Chris Lintott (Sky at Night\, University of Oxford) explains why we should keep our eyes peeled for the unusual\, what to do when you think you’ve found an alien civilisation\, and the rules to live by in a spectacular and ever changing Universe.\n \nBiography: Chris Lintott is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford\, where he studies everything from galaxy evolution to interstellar asteroids. Through the Zooniverse citizen science platform\, which he leads\, and more recent work in machine learning\, he tries hard to work out how to make the best of the large volumes of data we receive from the Universe. Best known for his role as co-presenter on the BBC’s long-running Sky at Night program\, he is an accomplished speaker and populariser of science\, and is looking forward to his second visit to the AAS. 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/public-talk-bbc-sky-at-night-presenter-professor-chris-lintott/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:Public Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230612T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230611T005044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T005044Z
UID:2020-1686596400-1686600000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young Astronomers June
DESCRIPTION:Alex will be running an astronomy quiz this month
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-june-3/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230612T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230518T075713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T075713Z
UID:1973-1686600000-1686603600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting June - The Last Star Gazers
DESCRIPTION:A bird that mimicked a black hole. The astronomer that discovered microwave ovens. A telescope that can fly. The science of astronomy is filled with true stories (and tall tales) of the adventures and misadventures that accompany our exploration of the universe. Join Dr. Emily Levesque\, author of the critically-acclaimed popular science book The Last Stargazers\, to take a behind-the-scenes tour of life as a professional astronomer. We’ll learn about some of the most powerful telescopes in the world\, meet the people who run them\, and explore the crucial role of human curiosity in the past\, present\, and future of scientific discovery. \nEmily Levesque is an astronomy professor at the University of Washington in Seattle. Her work explores how the most massive stars in the universe evolve and die. She has observed for upwards of fifty nights on many of the planet’s largest telescopes and flown over the Antarctic stratosphere in an experimental aircraft for her research. She is currently a 2022-2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar at the University of Auckland and her book\, The Last Stargazers\, was shortlisted for the 2021 Royal Society Science Book prize. She earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from MIT and a PhD in astronomy from the University of Hawaii.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-june-the-last-star-gazers/
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:20230619T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230519T042816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T042816Z
UID:1996-1687204800-1687208400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy June 2023
DESCRIPTION:A Tourist’s Guide to Titan\nby Jonathan Park\nSaturn’s largest moon\, Titan\, has lakes\, seas\, and rivers on its surface. It rains and snows there\, and we can find sand dunes\, mountain ranges\, and other familiar geographical features. Earth and Titan are the only places in the Solar System where surface liquid can be found. However\, on Titan\, instead of liquid water\, we find liquid methane\, and instead of rock\, we find ice frozen as hard as granite. The sky is an orange haze of organic molecules\, with the occasional methane cloud in summer. The air temperature is a rather cold minus 179 degrees Celsius\, and the seas and lakes are just a little cooler. It’s almost like Earth’s super-chilled twin. What would it be like to visit there? We will try to provide a really good idea with the help of computer-generated images. As a tourist\, you will encounter some intriguing surprises! So come along and enjoy this tourist’s guide to Titan.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-june-2023/
LOCATION:Fickling Convention Centre\, 546 Mt Albert Rd\, Three Kings\, Auckland\, 1042
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230626T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230623T221041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T221041Z
UID:2034-1687809600-1687813200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Welcome back to the Stardome
DESCRIPTION:For this meeting we return to the Stardome Observatory and Planetarium. Stardome CEO\, Victoria Travers will talk about the new displays and work done on the building. This will be followed by a new Stardome produced Planetarium show on Matariki and the Maori lunar calendar.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/welcome-back-to-the-stardome/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230703T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230627T040502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T042005Z
UID:2040-1688414400-1688418000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy July 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Soviet Space Programme\nOur guest speaker\, John Burkett\, speaks on the Soviet Space Programme during the space race with the USA from the 1950s to the first Moon landing in 1969. Learn from now de-classified documents the names of those involved\, what they achieved and how they changed history.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-july-2023/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230717T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102913
CREATED:20230715T234554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T061142Z
UID:2062-1689620400-1689624000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young Astronomers July
DESCRIPTION:The Young Astronomers Group discuss current topics in Astronomy and Space. \nThe topic this month is the planet Venus. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-july-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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