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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy February 2024
DESCRIPTION:We start the new year off reflecting on the topics covered over 2023 and do some revision in the form of a fun-filled quiz. Most importantly\, there are loads of yummy 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 our monthly sessions. \nEight multiple-choice questions\, each designed to lead into a brief teaching discussion\, will include the topics: Infant Stars\, The Solar System\, Our Place in the Universe and The Miky Way Galaxy. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there\, ready for chocolate! \nThis meeting will also be live-streamed on the AAS YouTube channel. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandAstronomicalSociety \nBest regards\, the AAS Team
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-february-2024/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
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SUMMARY:Young Astronomers February
DESCRIPTION:This month’s meeting is about FAQs in astronomy. It will cover all sizzling astronomy questions in a fun way. You will also have the opportunity to ask Alex questions and he will answer them in great detail.\n \nAt the very end of the lesson\, Alex will ask you for your favourite word in astronomy and that will determine the theme of the year.\n\n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-5/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting February - 'Oumuamua: Our first interstellar visitor
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be screening a Gresham College video lecture presented by AAS Honorary Member Professor Chris Lintott. \nIn 2017\, the Solar System was visited by an object named ‘Oumuamua\, which came from another star system. The unusual properties of this first interstellar visitor led some to suggest it may be an alien spacecraft – but the truth is that its oddness is already teaching us lessons about how solar systems form. This lecture also considers the prospects of discovering more unusual objects in the Solar System and what we might do about asteroids that threaten the Earth. This lecture was recorded by Professor Chris Lintott on 24th January 2024 at Barnard’s Inn Hall\, London. Chris is Gresham Professor of Astronomy. He is also a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford and a Research Fellow at New College. The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/o…  \nThe video lecture will be followed by supper.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-february-oumuamua-our-first-interstellar-visitor/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T190000
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group - Restart
DESCRIPTION:The Initial theme for 2024 will be Astrophotography without tracking. \n\nGuided vs Unguided astrophotography\nThe modern CMOS Sensor – Hubble in your hand\nWhat you will need – a Smartphone\, and a mount of some sort\n\nSettings – ISO and Exposure\nMounting in terms of tripod\nPracticing in daylight\n\n\nYoutube video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mdwldZNexc\nThe DSLR in 2024\n\nMount & Tripod\nDSLR\nTechnique\n\n\nYoutube video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtPNyk76Stg\nSummary\n\n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T200000
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy February - Telescopes and Mounts
DESCRIPTION:To start the year for Practical Astronomy\, we will be discussing the basics of telescopes and mounts. We will cover the common types of telescopes encountered by amateur astronomers and how they work. We will also discuss the basics of mounting systems for telescopes.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-february-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240226T200000
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SUMMARY:Film Night February
DESCRIPTION:We are running two films tonight \nWe look forwards to seeing you there. \nSpace Race to the Moon\n \nThe US space agency has announced the Artemis III mission to land four astronauts  September 2026.  What was involved in the first moon landing.  We are playing part one of a two part documentary on the Moon-landing project conducted by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the 1960s and ’70s \n  \nThe Deepest We Have Ever Seen Into the Sun\n \nHow viewing the Sun in ultraviolet can uncover its secrets\, and much more.  This short film has stunning images.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-february-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:Film Night
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