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SUMMARY:Young Astronomers April
DESCRIPTION:The Young Astronomers Group for Junior members discusses current topics in space exploration and astronomy.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-april/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210409T170000
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SUMMARY:Northern Star Party -  Waharau Regional Park - Event Sold Out!
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, this event is now sold out- can put people on waitlist to replace any cancellations. \nNorthern Star Party (Dark Sky Weekend) at Waharau Regional Park. – April 9th to 11th 2021. Put this in your calendar! \nIt is also open to non – Astronomical Society to attend. It’s a great fun weekend.\nThe Auckland Astronomical Society’s Waharau Dark Sky Weekend (2021 Northern Star Party – Dark Sky Weekend) is held at Waharau Regional Park 1748 East Coast Rd\, Orere Point\, Whakatiwai 2473 (about 1 hours drive from central Auckland) starting on Friday 9th April at 5pm and ending Sunday 11th April at 11am. \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 thought 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. Contact Steve Hennerley (027) 245 6441 or Darren Woodley 021776481 email: rental@astronomy.org.nz to get these. Book now as these can become booked out! \nDuring the day on Saturday there will be a full programme 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. \nPrice:\nAAS Member earlybird $20.00. Payment received by Friday 26th March.\nAAS Member standard $30.00\nNon-member earlybird $40.00. Payment received by Friday 26th March.\nNon-member standard $50.00\nThis price includes bunk bed type accommodation. \nTo book please pay the amounts as set out above into the Auckland Astronomical Society Inc ASB bank account: Account number: 12-3061-0321397-00 with the notation “Waharau” and your name and then email Gavin Logan: gavinlgn@gmail.com giving the names of the people attending.\nThere is an event limit of 65. The last Waharau Star Party sold out. Booking will be confirmed once payment has been made.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/northern-star-party-waharau-regional-park/
LOCATION:Waharau Regional Park\, 1748 East Coast Rd\, Orere Point\, Whakatiwai\, 2473
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210405T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210405T210000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy April 2021
DESCRIPTION:What is Dark Matter?\nThe Evidence\, the Candidates & the Search\nIf you are interested in how the Universe appears and behaves on large scales\, you will enjoy this essential talk. Attendees will also receive a ten-page handout on dark matter covering the discussion and expanding on selected points. \n85% of the matter in the Universe is elusive dark matter that we cannot directly observe\, but presence is seen through its effects on the surrounding environment. Tonight\, Chris Benton discusses compelling evidence for dark matter and its importance in the structure and evolution of the Universe. Following this\, an outline of dark matter’s apparent properties leads into identifying the candidate particles and the experiments designed to detect them. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-april-2021/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210322T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210322T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20210319T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T132411Z
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SUMMARY:March Film Night - Solar Superstorms
DESCRIPTION:This documentary is about the turbulent nature of solar activity\, how superstorms (coronal mass ejection) that occur on the sun have impacted Earth in the past\, and what threat they may pose to us in the future. \nThe main film is 50 minutes long and will be followed by the September 2020 Sky at Night Show about new discoveries in the atmosphere of Venus (30 minutes long).
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/march-film-night-_-solar-superstorms/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Film Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210315T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20210313T082904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210313T082904Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:The Autumn Night Sky. \nWith the return to level 1\, we resume meetings at the Stardome. This will be one of our seasonal Night Sky reviews in the Planetarium. If the weather is clear we will follow the Planetarium session with Telescope viewing using the EWB Zeiss telescope. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210315T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210315T200000
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CREATED:20210314T080124Z
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SUMMARY:Astro Photography Group March
DESCRIPTION:First images in NINA with a DSLR and ASCOM mount \nSpeaker/Host: Shaun Fletcher \nFor this months meeting I will first of all be awarding the prize for the best image of M42 posted by a group member this season. Very much looking forward to reviewing the images and handing over the excellent book. \nAfter this I will present a quick tour of my experience getting to a first image sequence in NINA\, replacing my previous capture tools. Using my Canon DSLR and EQ6 mount\, I go through install and setup\, and getting to a plate-solved image and a functional capture sequence. \nLook forward to seeing you all again.\nShaun
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astro-photography-group-march/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210308T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210308T210000
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CREATED:20210301T034556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T194823Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - The Life and Death of Stars - the life cycle of stars in our galaxy
DESCRIPTION:With Associate Professor and Dean\, Karen Pollard\,  Director of The University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory. \nThe Life and Death of Stars – the life cycle of stars in our galaxy \nStars are key components of galaxies: they are hosts for families of planets; they create the chemical elements deep in their interiors; they evolve and explode\, providing the physical feedback mechanism to kickstart new generations of star formation. \nIn this talk I will take you on a journey to understand our place in the universe and how we came to be\, concentrating on the crucial role stars play in the evolving universe. \nKaren Pollard is an associate professor at the University of Canterbury and Director of the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory. Her research areas are in stellar astrophysics\, with specific interests in investigating the structure\, formation and evolution of stars and planetary systems. Karen was born and raised in Christchurch\, New Zealand\, and did her BSc (Hons) and PhD degrees in Physics and Astronomy at UC. She has worked as an astrophysicist in South Africa\, the US\, Chile and New Zealand. \nWatch online at 8pm Monday 8th March on the AAS youtube Channel \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-the-life-cycle-of-stars/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210301T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20210215T204525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T204525Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy March 2021
DESCRIPTION:What is Dark Matter? \nThe Evidence\, the Candidates and the Search \nIf you are interested in how the Universe appears and behaves on large scales\, you will enjoy this essential talk. Attendees will also receive a ten-page handout on dark matter covering the discussion and expanding on selected points. \n85% of the matter in the Universe is elusive dark matter that we cannot directly observe\, but presence is seen through its effects on the surrounding environment. Tonight\, Chris Benton discusses compelling evidence for dark matter and its importance in the structure and evolution of the Universe. Following this\, an outline of dark matter’s apparent properties leads into identifying the candidate particles and the experiments designed to detect them. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there along with your family and friends.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-march-2021/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210215T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20210130T194917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T113652Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy - Names and Catalogues
DESCRIPTION:This talk will discuss Astronomical nomenclature\, the common catalogues of stars and deep sky objects used by amateur astronomers and the information to be found in them. \nIf the sky is clear\, the talk will be followed by telescope viewing using the EWB Zeiss telescope.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-names-and-catalogues/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210215T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20210213T211842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210213T211842Z
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group February
DESCRIPTION:Topics in Astrophotography
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-february/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210208T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20210130T194229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210130T194229Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting February - Planet Nine from Outer Space
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Michael Brown (Caltech)\nNov. 11\, 2020\nDr. Brown discusses the history of planetary discovery (and demotion)\, why we think a new\, larger Planet 9 is on the verge of being found\, and the techniques that we are using to try to find this very faint body lurking in the far reaches of our planetary system. \nThis is a rebroadcast of a recent Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture. \nThe meeting will be followed by supper. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-february-planet-nine-from-outer-space/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210201T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20210117T013611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T013611Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy February 2021
DESCRIPTION:Dark Energy and the Acceleration of the Universe \nby guest speaker Jonathan Park \nEarly in the 20th century\, the consensus was that the Milky Way was the whole universe and that the universe was static (neither expanding nor contracting). By 1931\, it had been established that the Milky Way was only one galaxy of many and that the universe was not static\, but expanding. Then\, in 1998\, a remarkable discovery was made: the universe is not only expanding\, but this expansion is speeding up! The best explanation for this is “dark energy” – a mysterious energy which has a repulsive gravity effect and currently makes up over two-thirds of the universe. In this introductory talk\, Jonathan will discuss how we know the universe is accelerating\, how we know how much dark energy there is in the universe\, and what dark energy might be. The discussion will finish with two possible scenarios for the end of the universe. \nThis is a fascinating and hot topic of cosmology and one not to be missed. We look forward to seeing you all there.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-february-2021/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201221T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201214T185510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T185510Z
UID:827-1608580800-1608584400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy - The Summer Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This will be one of our planetarium sessions where we will review the Summer night sky. If the weather is clear we will follow up with observing the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn and other objects. Otherwise we will screen a short planetarium show to finish up the programme for 2020.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-the-summer-night-sky/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201221T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201214T185649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T185649Z
UID:831-1608577200-1608580800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group December
DESCRIPTION:TBA
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-december/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201214T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201202T061135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T061319Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting December -
DESCRIPTION:This month two University of Auckland PHD students will tell us about their research\, \nObserving Transients in Simulated Universes with Max Briel and Gravitational Waves with Petra Tang \nObserving Transients in Simulated Universes \nTransients are short\, on an astronomical timescale\, duration events compared to the evolution of galaxies and\nstars. Two main types are gravitational wave (GW) events and supernovae. Supernovae\, explosion at the end of a\nstars life\, have been measured for centuries\, but gravitational waves from the merger of two compact objects\,\nwere only measured for the first time in 2015. The rate of both of these events relate to the amount of stars being\nformed over the history of the Universe and the evolution of binary star systems. Using stellar population synthesis\nand cosmological simulation of the Universe\, we predict the number of transients taking place in our Universe. \nBorn and raised in the Netherlands\, Max Briel studied physics\, maths\, and computer science as part of his Liberal\nArts and Sciences Bachelor\, which he was awarded with highest honours in 2013. As part of the neutrino detection\ncollaboration\, he finished his Masters at the University of Amsterdam in Physics and Astronomy with a research\nproject on muonic event reconstruction in the KM3NeT detector. Since 2020 he’s a PhD student at the University of\nAuckland. There\, he works on the properties of gravitational wave and supernovae’s host galaxies. \nGravitational Waves \nGravitational waves propagate through space and carry information about the history of our Universe\, helping us\nunderstand the unknown part of the Universe. The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is a gravitational\nwave observatory in space\, and it is used to detect the milihertz band of the GW signals. In her research Petra re-\nconstructs the spectral density of the stochastic gravitational wave background of mock LISA signals\, hoping to\nidentify LISA’s detection capability. In this talk she introduces LISA’s unique setup\, explains the method she uses to\nconstruct the spectrum profile\, presents some of her results and explains the next step for her PhD \nPetra Tang is a current PhD student studying gravitational waves. She did her Masters at the University of Auckland\nsupervised by AP Jan Eldridge. Prior to that she taught Maths in a secondary school for 6 years. She loves science\nand education\, and loves sharing her knowledge of the stars with others. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-december/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201207T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201121T021859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201121T021859Z
UID:807-1607371200-1607374800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy December 2020 Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Auckland Astronomical Society Fun Christmas Quiz Night!\n \nIt’s that time when we reflect on the topics covered over the past year and do some revision in the form of a fun-filled quiz. Most importantly\, there are loads of chocolates to win! \nCome along and have loads of fun recalling what you have learned this year and review the main points of each monthly session. The 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! \nThe ten multiple-choice questions\, each designed to lead into a teaching discussion\, will include the topics: Space Telescopes\, Red Dwarfs\, Supernovae\, Stellar Corpses\, Nucleosynthesis\, Gravity\, The Andromeda Galaxy and The History of X-Ray Astronomy. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there ready for chocolate! \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-december-2020-quiz/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201123T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201030T041125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T041125Z
UID:768-1606161600-1606167000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night November - Mars Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Mars Habitat – a series of shorter films about the latest developments and ideas about manned travel to Mars.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-november-mars-habitat/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201116T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201113T215138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T215138Z
UID:797-1605556800-1605560400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy November - Astrophotography - Getting started
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be discussing astrophotography for beginners. This will include an introduction to the different types of astrophotography\, cameras\, techniques\,  equipment and computer software.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-november-astrophotography-getting-started/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201113T214237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T214237Z
UID:794-1605553200-1605556800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group November
DESCRIPTION:Tony Cooper will be giving a talk/demo on how to build a DIY Motorised Focuser for $25- Reasons for using a motorised focuser\n– Parts list\n– Stepper motors\n– Timing belts\n– Arduino programming\n– ASCOM\n– Three axis balancing of a German equatorial mount\n– Demonstration of the focuser in action
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-november/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201113T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20200719T104123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T100516Z
UID:572-1605283200-1605438000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Northern Star Party 2020 - Instructions and Programme- Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:Dark Sky Weekend _ Northern Star Party –  Instructions for attendees and Programme.   This event is Sold Out. \nWaharau Outdoor Education Centre \nWaharau Regional Park \n1748 E Coast Rd\, Orere Point\, Whakatiwa 2473. \nNovember 13th to 15th 2020 \nWhat you must bring: \n\nYour own food. There is a kitchen and walk in fridge and the AAS will provide morning and afternoon tea and milk but otherwise it is BYO for food and drink. With over 50 people in attendance\, keeping it simple will be the best way to ensure there’s not a mad rush in the kitchen at meal times.\nBedding\, sleeping bag\, pillow\, toiletries\, towel etc. The dormitories have bunk beds and\n\nmattresses. \n\nYour telescope\, binoculars etc or just your eyes and\, if required\, power supply\, preferably\n\nbattery powered. There will be telescopes available for viewing for those who don’t have a telescope. \n\nWarm clothes for evenings in keeping with the weather forecast!!!\nRed torch or red headlamp. Once it’s dark\, white lights need to be eliminated as much as\n\npossible (Red torches can be purchased from most supermarkets for about $20 if you want to buy one). \n\nPlease bring a tea towel!!!!\nA cooperative attitude and willingness to lend a hand to keep the venue clean and tidy.\nParking – If you are not staying on the site or plan on leaving early please do not park near the telescope viewing area\, but near the exit road.\n\nPlease note: Dogs and other pets are prohibited from the Park. \nWhat will be provided: \n\nThe AAS will provide morning and afternoon tea and milk.\nCooking utensils\, pots and pans\, crockery and cutlery.\nCleaning equipment\, toilet paper and rubbish bags.\nFirst Aid equipment.\nHand sanitizer and some masks.\n\nWhen leaving on Sunday please clean your cabin and ensure that it is left clean and tidy. Your co-operation in this will be greatly appreciated. Volunteers are needed for the final inspection clean up at 11 am Sunday – all help would be gratefully received. \n  \nProgramme \nFriday 13th November. Open from 4pm. \n6.30pm One hour science documentary film. \nTelescope viewing once dark. Another Film will be shown if cloudy. \nSaturday 14h November \n12 noon. Carolle Varughese speaking on what can be seen in the November Night Sky. \n12.40 Chris Benton – Deep Sky objects. \n1.25 Break. \n1.45pm to 2.45 to Basic Astrophotography panel discussion with Robert Patterson\, Gavin Logan  and George Ionas. \n3.00pm to 4.30 pm    ASTRONZ equipment presentation during which they will display and explain how to use various telescopes and accessories. \n4.35 pm. Group Photo \n4.45  Telescope trail – a chance to look at telescopes that have been brought to Waharau. Saturday \nEvening: once its dark Telescope viewing. \nAstronomy Films will be shown should the sky become cloudy. \nSunday 15th November \n11am – final clean up and inspection – volunteers needed to help with final clean up. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/northern-star-party-2020/
LOCATION:Waharau Regional Park\, 1748 East Coast Rd\, Orere Point\, Whakatiwai\, 2473
CATEGORIES:Dark Sky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201109T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201029T063441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T063609Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting November
DESCRIPTION:Music and Astronomy. \n  \nWe will talk about mathematical and psycho-physical foundations of music; what makes it beautiful — tones\, octaves\, intervals\, consonances\, and cords; about types of musical instruments\, temperaments\, and the art of musical tuning. From this we will draw connection to the “sounds” and harmony of the Cosmos\, discuss problems of resonances and stability of planetary systems\, motions of moons and geometry of rings. Together we will try to discover the unique “melody” of our Solar system. I’ll use my violin to illustrate my talk. \nOur speaker\, Sergei Gulyaev\, is Professor of Astronomy and Space Science and Director of the Institute for Radio Astronomy and Space Research at Auckland University of Technology.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-november/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201107T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20200807T143413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T065818Z
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SUMMARY:Burbidge Dinner 2020
DESCRIPTION:Our guest speaker this year is University of Auckland Associate Professor JJ Eldridge\, who will give a presentation on Margaret and Geoffrey Burbidge and their contribution to the understanding of the origin of the chemical elements by stellar nucleosynthesis. \nWe will also announce the results of the New Zealand Astrophotography Competition for the Harry Williams Trophy and the Beaumont prize for the best member submitted article to the AAS Journal. \nThe Venue is the : Ellerslie Events Centre\, Pakuranga Hunt Room \nStart time: 7:00pm (doors open 6:30pm) \nTickets: $65 pp\, earlybird price of $60.00 is available until October 31. Includes a buffet dinner. \n  \nTickets can be booked: -by e-mail at events@astronomy.org.nz-by phone to Niven on 021 935 261 or Bill on 021 225 8175
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/burbidge-dinner-2020/
LOCATION:Ellerslie Events Center
CATEGORIES:Burbidge Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201102T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201020T022407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T022407Z
UID:756-1604347200-1604350800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy - Gravity
DESCRIPTION:Gravity is the natural phenomenon of a perceived attractive force experienced between bodies of mass. We take it for granted\, while it holds us to the Earth\, keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth\, and the planets around the Sun. Tonight Chris Benton will outline the valuable insights and descriptions of gravity given by Galileo\, Newton and Einstein used to explain what gravity is and how it works. \nGalileo dropped balls from the Tower of Pisa and ramps concluding gravity accelerates objects of different mass by the same amount\, known as the Equivalence Principle. Newton had the insight to realise the force of gravity that makes things fall to the ground on Earth is the same force responsible for the orbital motion of the planets and moons in the Solar System leading to his Universal Law of Gravitation. Einstein expanded on the Equivalence Principle to develop his General Theory of Relativity involving mass warping spacetime to explain gravity. It successfully predicts black holes\, the bending of light and slowing of clocks in the presence of matter\, and other phenomena. \nWe look forward to you all coming along to an easy to understand\, in-depth explanation of these concepts before hearing John Wishart speak\, who has an interest in quantum gravity. John will describe how\, at microscopic levels\, General Relativity breaks down\, leading to new exciting theories involving quantum mechanics. You should not miss this presentation\, which has something for everyone!
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-gravity/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201026T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201026T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201015T070448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T060244Z
UID:740-1603742400-1603747800@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Film Night October - The Quasar Enigma
DESCRIPTION:The Quasar Enigma is a documentary about how Quasars are formed and their effect on star formation. \nThe main film is 50 minutes long and will be followed by the July 2020 Sky at Night show – “Stars\, a matter of life and death” (30 minutes long).
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-october/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201019T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201015T070744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T225833Z
UID:744-1603137600-1603141200@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy October - Telescopes and Accessories
DESCRIPTION:This talk will cover Telescopes and Accessories along with their care and maintenance. Will include basic optical collimation and cleaning of optics. \nWeather permitting we will follow the Practical Astronomy session with EWB telescope viewing.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-october/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201019T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201015T070613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T225714Z
UID:742-1603134000-1603137600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group October
DESCRIPTION:We will review and discuss all Mars images submitted here during the opposition and I will award the prize for the best. I will also lead a discussion over getting started with spring deep sky imaging.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-october/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201012T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20201007T102355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T102355Z
UID:736-1602532800-1602536400@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Planetarium Review -The Spring Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled from the September Practical Astronomy night. This will be a Planetarium session where we will review the Spring Night Sky.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/planetarium-review-the-spring-night-sky/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201005T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20200925T035022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T035022Z
UID:727-1601928000-1601931600@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy - October 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Andromeda Galaxy Halo – Discoveries from a recent study \n \nOur nearest large spiral galaxy\, Andromeda\, is surrounded by an immense halo of gas. Recently\, a group of astronomers\, using the Hubble Space Telescope\, studied light from distant quasars to characterise and map this gas out to two million light-years from the galaxy. \nTonight’s online talk by Chris Benton discusses Andromeda and how it relates to The Milky Way galaxy in The Local Group cluster. A review of main galaxy types and their general structure follows along with an overview of quasars and their central role in astronomical studies. A summary of the Andromeda galaxy halo study results then precedes comments on the significance of these new findings. \nJoin us online to review the basics of galaxies\, The Local Group and quasars\, followed by current knowledge on the halos of spiral galaxies. See how the inevitable Andromeda-Milky Way galaxy-merger is now underway!
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-october-2020/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200921T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20200919T230515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200919T231450Z
UID:721-1600718400-1600722000@www.astronomy.org.nz
SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy/Asrophotography - Imaging Mars
DESCRIPTION:With Mars opposition coming up in mid October\, Shaun Fletcher will explain his imaging and processing techniques for the planet Mars.  \nWe have postponed the Planetarium Spring Night Sky review. This will hopefully be able to proceed for the October meeting. \n  \nAAS Youtube Channel – Live Monday 21 Sep 8pm \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-asrophotography-imaging-mars/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200914T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050719
CREATED:20200823T092817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200823T094201Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting September - The Accelerating Universe: A personal journey with Professor Brian J. Boyle
DESCRIPTION:The Auckland Astronomical Society are privileged to host this talk for the September monthly meeting. \nProfessor Brian J. Boyle. \nFrom my perspective as a team member\, I recount the early days of The Supernova Cosmology Project which lead to the discovery of the accelerating Universe in 1998. I discuss the many observational challenges faced and reflect on lessons learned for ambitious projects in a skeptical community. \n  \nNow retired and settled in New Zealand\, Dr Brian J. Boyle is a Scottish astrophysicist who was based in Australia since 1996. His primary research interests are in the fields of quasars\, active galaxies and cosmology. \nHe was involved in science-direction setting in Australia for over 15 years\, contributing the mid-term review in 2000\, leading the development of the Australian Astronomy Decadal Plan ] and facilitating the development of the Optical and Radio Astronomy Investment Plan for the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy in 2007. \nHe was awarded the Centenary Medal for services to Australian Astronomy in 2003 and elected as a fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2006. \nBoyle was CSIRO SKA Director as well as the Project Director for the Australia–New Zealand SKA bid. In these roles he played a major part both nationally and internationally in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) program; a project to build the world’s largest cm-wavelength radio telescope. \nSome career highlights: \nConceived and built the Australian SKA Pathfinder.\nSecured Australia’s co-hosting of the international SKA project.\nAwarded Public Service Medal in 2012 Australia Day Honours for this work\nAwarded CSIRO Chairman’s medal in 2016.\nConceived and implemented the external Instrumentation program at the AAO.\nPositioned AAO as most cited ground-based astronomical telescope in 1998-2003.\nAwarded Centenary Medal in 2003 for this work\nFounding Member of the Supernova Cosmology Team that discovered cosmic acceleration\n– Nobel Prize for Physics awarded to Team Leader (Saul Perlmutter) in 2011.\n– Awarded Gruber Prize for Cosmology in 2009.\n– Awarded Breakthrough Prize for Fundamental Physics in 2014. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-september-the-accelerating-universe-a-personal-journey-with-dr-brian-j-boyle/
LOCATION:Online
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