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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Establishing a US Moon Base: Timing and Challenges \nNASA has set the goal of returning to the Moon\, but this time for good to mine precious resources and set up a lunar base for a sustainable long-term human presence by 2030. Chris Benton will discuss why and where on the Moon NASA intends to explore\, how they intend to do it\, and the challenges to be faced and overcome within the incredible timeline for its Artemis Programme. Come along and hear whether this is achievable and what options NASA has.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-may-2024/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:Introduction To Astronomy
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SUMMARY:Young Astronomers Group -
DESCRIPTION:This month the topic will be weather dependent. If the weather is clear\, we will observe celestial objects using the EWB Zeiss telescope\, otherwise\,  Alex will do a presentation about the solar system in a nutshell and fun facts about planets\, comets\, asteroids and dwarf planets. 🙂 \nHope to see you there.\n \nAlex
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/young-astronomers-group-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting May - The Marvels of the Solar System
DESCRIPTION:Our exploration of the Solar System has revealed a remarkable diversity of landscapes\, from the frozen deserts of Mars\, which billions of years ago ran with water\, to the hellish surface of Venus and the strange hydrocarbon seas of Saturn’s largest moon\, Titan. In our voyages to these places we have discovered what may be the most common home for life in the Universe – the ice-covered oceans found in many of Jupiter and Saturn’s moons. \nThis lecture was recorded by Chris Lintott on 25 October 2023 at Barnard’s Inn Hall\, London \nChris is Gresham Professor of Astronomy. \nHe is also a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford\, and a Research Fellow at New College.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-may-the-marvels-of-the-solar-system/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240520T190000
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography Group May - Photographing Aurorae
DESCRIPTION:Budget Astrophotography Series – Faint Ephemerae \n\nPhotography of Aurorae\, Meteor Radiants\, Comets\nBest long-exposure Cellphone applications\nIntroduction to Barndoor Trackers
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/astrophotography-group-may-photographing-aurora/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Astrophotography Group
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy - Telescope maintenance.
DESCRIPTION:AAS Curator of instruments Steve Hennerley will be explaining the do’s and don’ts of telescope maintenance\, including topics such as cleaning of the optics and collimation. This will be an interactive session so please bring your questions\, or raise any specific problems you are having in this area. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-telescope-maintenance/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240527T200000
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SUMMARY:Film Night May
DESCRIPTION:We are running two  films tonight \nWe look forwards to seeing you there. \nExoplanets and Antarctica “Searching for exoplanets from Antarctica.” | BBC: The Sky at Night\n \nThe Sky at Night team report on the new scientific methods being used to detect exoplanets and how the winter darkness of Antarctica is critical to their success. \nIn our quest to find planets that aren’t too up close and personal with their parent stars\, we must inevitably search for signals that are both long in duration and infrequent in occurrence. Our own Earth as viewed in transit by (probably) clever alien astronomers would cast a roughly eight hour-long shadows on the Sun\, only once every 365 days. Signals like this need long\, uninterrupted and clear nights\, with very stable conditions. ASTEP enjoys all of these\, simply by virtue of its location. \n \nThe Closest Planet Outside Our Solar System Is Almost Within Reach | Proxima Centauri\n \nSince its discovery over 100 years ago\, it has captivated astronomers the world over.  As if the paradoxes of this star weren’t alluring enough\, scientists have recently discovered a seemingly Earth-like exoplanet in its orbit\, opening conversations about interstellar colonisation. \nIt lies so despairingly close\, yet would take generations to reach.  Newer techniques like solar sails or nuclear propulsion might make such a trip possible within a human lifetime. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/film-night-may-exoplanets-and-antarctica-searching-for-exoplanets-from-antarctica-bbc-the-sky-at-night/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Film Night
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