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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy November 2023
DESCRIPTION:What is the Universe made of?\nGuest Speaker: Jonathan Park \nThe main components of our Universe have been identified as ordinary matter\, radiation\, dark matter\, and dark energy. Matter is the atoms of which everything we see is made\, while radiation includes starlight and the cosmic microwave background in the universe. Dark matter is an invisible matter identified from many observations\, including the speed at which stars orbit in spiral galaxies. Dark energy is the best explanation for why the expansion of the universe is speeding up rather than slowing down. In this talk\, we learn about each of these. We will look at the evidence for dark matter and dark energy\, what they might be\, and how they affect the geometry and expansion of the universe. \nThis is an introduction to the topic\, so it should be suitable for everyone\, but we can go into more detail during the questions and answers after the talk for anyone who wants to know a little bit more.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-november-2023/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:2023 Burbidge Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Burbidge Dinner will be held on Friday 10 November at The Sorrento in Cornwall Park\, just up the hill from Stardome. This year’s guest speaker is Professor Fred Watson and he will be talking about the James Webb Space Telescope. \nFred is Australia’s first Astronomer-at-Large in the Commonwealth Department of Industry\, Science\, Energy and Resources\, having worked at both of Britain’s Royal Observatories before joining the Australian Astronomical Observatory as Astronomer-in-Charge in 1995. \nRecognised internationally for helping to pioneer the use of fibre optics in astronomy during the 1980s\, Fred is best known today for his award-winning radio and TV broadcasts\, books\, music\, dark-sky advocacy and co-hosting the Space Nuts podcast. \nFred has adjunct professorships at Macquarie University and the Universities of New South Wales\, Sydney\, Western Sydney\, Southern Queensland and Wollongong. In 2003\,he received the David Allen Prize for communicating astronomy to the public\, and in 2006 was the winner of the Australian Government Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science. In January 2010\, Fred was made a Member of the Order of Australia for service to astronomy\, particularly the promotion and popularisation of space science through public outreach. \nFred’s books include “Stargazer – the Life and Times of the Telescope”\, “Why is Uranus Upside Down? – and Other Questions About the Universe” (which won the 2008 Queensland Premier’s Literary Prize for Science Writing) and “Star-Craving Mad – Tales from a Travelling Astronomer”\, featuring highlights from his science tours around the world. His most recent books are “Cosmic Chronicles – a user’s guide to the Universe”\, and “Spacewarp – Doomsday Comets and other Cosmic Catastrophes”\, aimed at the 10+ age group. \nFred has an asteroid named after him (5691 Fredwatson)\, but says that if it hits the Earth\, it won’t be his fault. \nJAMES WEBB\nWebb’s new window on the Universe \nAfter decades of planning and construction\, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is now fully operational. Its first science images made global headlines with their breathtaking clarity and depth when they were released last year. They show cosmic detail that was only hinted at by the Webb’s smaller cousin\, the ageing Hubble Space Telescope\, and foretell a game-changing career of discovery for the new instrument. In this entertaining and copiously illustrated talk\, Australia’s Astronomer-at-Large describes the Webb\, its images\, its mission and some of its discoveries. \nIn addition to Fred’s presentation\, the Burbidge Dinner will host the awards for the 2023 New Zealand Astrophotography Competition. \nTickets can be ordered by sending an email to Niven Brown at events@astronomy.org.nz\nEarlybird Members Price: $65.00 for payments received prior to 27 October 2023.\nEarlybird Non-members Price: $70:00 for payments received prior to 27 October 2023.\nPrices after 27 October are $70.00 and $75.00 for Members and Non-members\, respectively.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/2023-burbidge-dinner/
LOCATION:Sorrento In the Park\, Cornwall Park\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Burbidge Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231113T200000
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SUMMARY:Young Astronomers November - Planetary Moons
DESCRIPTION:This month’s meeting will be based on planetary moons. This will involve learning some really famous moons and their prominent features such as the methane oceans of Titan and the active surface of Io. Also the session will be followed up by colliding and smashing planets using the universe sandbox.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-november-planetary-moons/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231113T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231113T210000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting November - Dark Skies Down Under – Australian astronomy in the 2020s 
DESCRIPTION:Dark Skies Down Under – Australian astronomy in the 2020s\n \nAustralia’s vantage point on the Universe gives its astronomers several advantages in the pursuit of their science. One of the most radio-quiet locations on the planet is within our shores\, and optical (visible light) astronomers currently have access to world-leading facilities both at home and overseas. But a new generation of telescopes is now being built\, and this fully illustrated talk explains Australia’s involvement in these exciting projects\, and the kinds of discoveries that might follow.  \nProfessor Fred Watson AM has been the Australian Government’s Astronomer-at-Large since 2018. He is a graduate of the universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh\, and worked at both of Britain’s Royal Observatories before joining the Australian Astronomical Observatory as Astronomer-in-Charge in 1995. Recognised internationally for pioneering the use of fibre optics in astronomy during the 1980s\, Fred is best known today for his radio and TV broadcasts\, books\, music\, dark-sky advocacy and co-hosting the Space Nuts podcast. A unique claim to fame is that he is the only Australian astronomer to have received an APRA classical music award. Fred is an adjunct professor in several Australian universities\, and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2010 for service to astronomy. He has been a Questacon Mind-in-Residence since 2020\, and\, in 2022\, received an honorary D.Sc. from Macquarie University. He also has an asteroid named after him (5691 Fredwatson)\, but says that if it hits the Earth\, it won’t be his fault. \nThe meeting will be followed with supper. \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-november-dark-skies-down-under-australian-astronomy-in-the-2020s/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy November - Getting Started with 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-november-getting-started-with-astrophotography/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231127T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231127T170000
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SUMMARY:Film Night November
DESCRIPTION:We are running two films tonight \nWe look forwards to seeing you there. \n  \n \nNASA’s Stunning Discoveries on Jupiter’s Largest Moons Our Solar System’s Moons\nA deep dive into the four Galilean moons of Jupiter: Io\, Europa\, Ganymede and Callisto \n  \n \n  \nVoyager 1 Has Made “Impossible” Discovery after 45 Years in Space \nEven after 45 years\, this remarkable spacecraft along with Voyager 2\, continues to provide scientists with updated insights about space.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-october-3/
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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