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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy May 2022
DESCRIPTION:Measuring Distances In Space Part 2\nThe Cosmic Distance Ladder & The Hubble Tension\nSpeaker: Chris Benton \nDescriptions of most astronomical objects such as planets\, stars and galaxies usually include how far away from Earth they are. The quoted distance may involve millions of kilometres\, light years or parsecs. \nLast month\, we discussed astronomers’ principles and methods to measure distances across space. This evening we briefly review those in the context of their ideal range before discussing the cosmic distance ladder as a tool to optimise precision over extra-large distances. We then cover the current expansion of space\, known as Hubble’s constant (H0)\, in the context of “late-time” and “early-time” measurements\, highlighting a severe discrepancy between the two\, known as the Hubble Tension. Two case studies illustrate using the cosmic distance ladder\, with one showing the Hubble Tension\, while another offers a solution. \nWe look forward to discussing this fascinating problem in astronomy with you online using the link below to our YouTube website. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety \nNB: Tonight’s meeting is online due to maintenance on the computer server. Otherwise\, AAS meetings are now in-person. \nBest regards \nThe AAS Team \n(A comprehensive handout of Parts 1 & 2 are available on request by emailing membership@astronomy.org.nz)
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-may-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Young Astronomers May - Features of the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Features of the moon and why we tend to see images like the man or the bunny on the moon. This will include a video in the planetarium of Rona and the moon. 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-3/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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SUMMARY:Monthy Meeting May - Cosmobiology: Recent Progress in Cosmology\, Exoplanets\, and the Prerequisites for Life in the Universe
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, astrobiologist Dr Charles Lineweaver discusses the history of life on Earth and what we can deduce from our understanding of the universe about the existence and history of life elsewhere. He recounts the ongoing discovery of large numbers of exoplanets — planets orbiting other stars — and what we can learn from the varieties of planets that are being found. He challenges us to think about what parts in the development of intelligent life on Earth would necessarily happen elsewhere and what parts might be unique to our planet. \nThe venue will be the Auckland Stardone Obersvatory \nThis is a rebroadcast of one of the recent Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthy-meeting-may-cosmobiology-recent-progress-in-cosmology-exoplanets-and-the-prerequisites-for-life-in-the-universe/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group May - The EV Scope
DESCRIPTION:Gareth Davies will demonstrate the astrophotography capabilities of the Unistellar eVscope eQuinox Digital Telescope.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-may-the-ev-scope/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy May - Beginner Astrophotography
DESCRIPTION:This month will be a basic introduction of the various types of astrophotography\, the equipment used and associated issues. We will be discussing\, telescopes\, lenses\, mounts\, cameras and a brief introduction to some of the software used for acquiring and processing images.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-may-beginner-astrophotography/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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SUMMARY:Film Night May 23
DESCRIPTION:Space Exploration – The Age of Hubble \n& \nBBC The Sky at Night – The Pillars of Creation. \nWe welcome you back to our first movie night for some time\, with a fantastic film. \nFrom how Stars are made to chemical reactions in space and much much more\, these two films are highly recommended. \nWe look forwards to watching this with you\, in person\, at Stardome Observatory & Planetarium
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/movie-night-may-23/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy - The Winter Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Night Sky review is normally held in June but this year\, the Stardome will be holding Matariki events all nights of that week to mark the inaugural public holiday. Therefore we are making use of the fifth Monday of May. There will be no AAS events on Monday 20th June. \nThe Winter Night Sky review is held in the Planetarium. We will review the constellations and deep sky objects of the Winter Night Sky. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-the-winter-night-sky/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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