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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy April 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Search for Earth 2.0\nPart 1: Discovering Exoplanets\nWith over 5\,000 planets beyond our Solar System discovered to date\, astronomers are unveiling a vast array of “other worlds”. Chris Benton will dive into the methods used to detect these planets\, from the transit method to direct imaging\, and how scientists gather data on their size\, composition\, and potential for supporting life. He will also discuss the concept of “Earth 2.0” – the search for exoplanets that closely resemble our home planet and could potentially support life. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there for this informative and stimulating topic. \nPart 2: Origins\, Conditions and Signatures of Life (what should we be looking for?) is scheduled for May.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-april-2025/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Emerging Astronomers Group - The Solar System Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Calling all kids and teens.\nAre you ready for an incredible mission? \nThis month\, we’re launching a Solar Systen themed scavenger hunt like no other!Can you sort the planets in the correct order? Can you spot Mars in the night sky? \nTeam up\, crack cosmic clues\, and race against time.The best team wins a stellar prize! \nWhether you’re 6 or 16\, this mission is for every young space explorer Don’t miss out. Your adventure begins now.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/emerging-astronomers-group-the-solar-system-scavenger-hunt/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting April - Astrophotography with Rolf Olsen
DESCRIPTION:Astrophotography with Rolf Olsen \nThis week\, we are privileged to have world-renowned astrophotographer Rolf Olsen share his expertise with us\, discussing his observatory setup\, workflow overview\, and latest projects. \nHis many international achievements include the first amateur detection of light echoes from Eta Carina and Supernova 1987A\, and the circumstellar disc around Beta Pictoris. Six of his images have been featured as NASA’s Astronomical Picture of the Day\, and he has worked in collaboration with three professional astronomy teams for scientific purposes. He will also showcase and discuss his incredible Cantaurus A 320h image and his involvement with the Hubble Ultra Deep Field study. \nHis website for further information is https://www.rolfolsenastrophotography.com/ \nWe look forward to seeing you all there for this special evening\, which promises to be one not to be missed!
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthly-meeting-april-astrophotography-with-rolf-olsen/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy April 2025 - Deep Sky Objects for the Dark Sky weekend
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be reviewing some deep sky objects well positioned for observing at the Anzac weekend dark sky observing event at the Waharau regional park.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-april-2025-deep-sky-object-for-the-dark-sky-weekend/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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SUMMARY:Northern Star Party – ANZAC Weekend\, April 25th to 27th
DESCRIPTION:Dark Sky Weekend\nWe are excited to announce the dates for the first Northern Star Party for 2025 to  held at Waharau Regional Park and hosted by the Auckland Astronomical Society.   We are holding the event over the nights of Friday 25th and Saturday 26th of April.  This is ANZAC weekend so easy travel day on the Friday. Packing up on the morning of the 27th. \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\, though 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 though the hire will have to be set up prior to the camp.  Refer to the club for further details. \n               \n       \nDuring the day on Saturday\, there will be a full program 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. \nThe full  information pack and agenda will be released shortly.  We just wanted to get the dates out so that you can lock them in now! \n  \n\n\n\nPrices\nMembers\nNon-members\n\n\nEarly Bird paid by 20th April\n$20\n$40\n\n\nLate bookings\n$30\n$50\n\n\n\n  \nNo one night price. \nTo book\, please log into Hello Club……….Click here for link to “Hello Club” \nFrom the Hello Club page\, you will need to log in. \nProgram: \nFriday: Viewing\, movie (TBC) \nSaturday: \nWorkshops: Midday to 4:30 pm. \nSolar Viewing during the day on Saturday. \n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\nDetails\n\n\n13:15 – 14:15\nTelescope Maintecnence\nTBC\n\n\n14:30 – 15:00\nAstronomy Equipment\nHow to select the correct equipment for you based on your requirements\n\n\n16:30 – 18:00\nTelescope trail\nTelescope trail\n\n\n\nThe full information pack will be available soon.
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/northern-star-party-anzac-weekend-april-25th-to-27th/
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Auckland Astronomical Society 2025 Annual General Meeting. The agenda will include reports from Society Officers\, Stardome report\, Astronomy NZ Ltd report and election of officers for the AAS Council 2025/2026. \nAll members are encouraged to attend. \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/2025-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AGM
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