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SUMMARY:Practical Astronomy February - an Introduction to Astrophotography
DESCRIPTION:This talk will cover the basics of Astrophotography including\, composition\, equipment and processing. \nNote the date swap with the February Introduction to Astronomy talk \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/practical-astronomy-february-an-introduction-to-astrophotography/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Practical Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260204T193000
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SUMMARY:2026 Beatrice Hill-Tinsley Lecture Series - Astronomy vs. the Billionaire Space Race
DESCRIPTION:The AAS\, in conjunction with the University of Auckland are hosting one of the 2026 Beactrice Hill-Tinsley lecture series. Entry is free but please book to ensure your seat: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/astronomy-vs-the-billionaire-space-race-tickets-1979945182339?aff=ebdssbdestsearch \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/2026-beatrice-hill-tinsley-lecture-series-astronomy-vs-the-billionaire-space-race/
LOCATION:University of Auckland – Physics Lecture Theatre 1\, PLT1/303-G20\, Science Centre\, 38 Princes St\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:BHT Lecture
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SUMMARY:Emerging astronomers - Scavenger hunt & quiz
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a recap of last year’s topics? \nThis month\, we’re launching a scavenger hunt based on the topics we tackled last year. \nLet’s work together\, solve cosmic clues\, and race the clock.\nAfter that\, be sure to bring your devices for a Kahoot.There’s something for the top team!\nIf you are joining us\, please bring your devices and if you can\, download Goosechase as we will be using Goosechase for our session. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/emerging-astronomers-scavenger-hunt-quiz-2/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:Young Astronomers
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SUMMARY:Monthy Meeting February - From Mars with Love: Postcards from 50 Years of Exploring The Red Planet
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis meeting will be screening a Gresham College Lecture with Professor Chris Lintott \nDuring the fifty years since the launch of the Viking spacecraft to Mars\, our view of the red planet has changed from hostile desert to a world which was once covered in water\, and which may just possibly sustain life. Lavishly illustrated with the latest images from the fleet of spacecraft that have explored our neighbour\, this lecture considers how Mars’ fate\, like that of Earth\, was set in the Solar System’s first billion years\, and the chaotic environment the process of planet formation produced. \n This lecture was recorded by Chris Lintott on the 3rd of December 2025 at Conway Hall\, London. \n Professor Chris Lintott is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford\, and a Research Fellow at New College. Having been educated at Magdalene College\, Cambridge and University College London\, his research now ranges from understanding how galaxies form and evolve\, to using machine learning to find the most unusual things in the Universe\, to predicting the properties of visiting interstellar asteroids. He was the founder of the Zooniverse citizen science platform\, which provides opportunities for more than two million online volunteers to contribute to scientific research\, and which was the topic of his first book\, ‘The Crowd and the Cosmos’. His latest book is ‘Our Accidental Universe’. Professor Lintott is best known for presenting the BBC’s long-running Sky at Night program\, and as an accomplished lecturer. Away from work\, he cooks\, suffers through being a fan of Torquay United and Somerset cricket\, and spends time with a rescued lurcher\, Mr Max. 
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/monthy-meeting-february-from-mars-with-love-postcards-from-50-years-of-exploring-the-red-planet/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:AAS Meetings,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260216T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260216T210000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Astronomy February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Astronaut Radiation Exposure\nHow safe is deep-space travel?\nThis month\, humans are returning to the Moon for the first time since 1972. NASA’s Artemis II mission is sending four astronauts as a stepping stone towards a Moon base and\, eventually\, Mars by 2030 and 2040\, respectively. Radiation exposure is a major challenge to astronauts. How much radiation will Moon- and Mars-bound astronauts be exposed to\, including traversing Earth’s Van Allen Belts\, and what is their risk of radiation-related illness or diseases from such journeys? \nCome along for an in-depth discussion on what radiation is\, where it comes from\, how it affects the body\, and how much is considered acceptable. Finally\, we discuss current and future countermeasures\, including data from the 2022 Artemis I mission. Learn about NASA’s current research that benefits astronauts\, cancer patients\, and society in general. All attendees receive a comprehensive multi-page handout. \nSee you all there!
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/introduction-to-astronomy-february-2026/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory\, 670 Manukau Rd\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Special General Meeting - New Constitution
DESCRIPTION:For the purpose of reregistering the Society under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.\nWhat is happening? \nIn 2022 the Government passed a law that changes the way incorporated societies like ours work and are structured. Each society is required to update their constitution to include language mandated by the Act\, and reregister by 5th April 2026 in order to remain on the register. \nWhat has changed? \nWhere possible\, the proposed Constitution (including our purpose\, AGM timing\, quorum size\, and overall structure) has been kept the same as our current Rules. Key changes include a clearer process for dispute resolution\, more flexible ways to participate in General Meetings\, clearer governance and transparency requirements\, and a number of smaller clarifications particularly regarding notice periods. As a result of the requirements of the Act\, the new proposed Constitution has many more clauses than our current Rules. In addition\, the Regulations formulated by Council in 2022 are being adopted as Bylaws of the Society under the Act. \nHow have the changes been made? \nA subcommittee of Council has met several times to combine our existing Rules with the changes required by the Act. This has been an exhaustive process requiring much deliberation. A draft Constitution was presented to Council in late 2025 for review\, and many amendments were made over several rounds of revision. Council has approved Version 10 of the Constitution as suitable to be brought to the Society membership for ratification. \nWhat is needed from me? \nPlease read the documents! Though Council has approved the version of the Constitution to be presented at the SGM\, it is not binding until formally approved by the Society membership. We want you to be well informed on what is changing\, so that any questions or concerns you may have can be addressed. It’s also possible that you have never heard of the Society Regulations (called Bylaws under the new Act)\, in which case a review is highly recommended. A link to the meeting agenda and documents has been sent to all members via email \nPlease come to the SGM! This is a very significant meeting for the Society\, as we must reregister by 5th April 2026 to remain on the register\, so high attendance is critical to achieve the required quorum to pass the necessary motions. If the new Constitution is not passed at the SGM\, it will put a lot of pressure on us to meet the April deadline. If there are any amendments still to be made\, the earlier the better. \nThe following motions are to be put at the SGM: \nThat the Auckland Astronomical Society be reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.\nThat the document ‘AAS Constitution Version 10 – 24Jan26’ be ratified as the new Constitution.\nThat the existing Council members be the Officers of the Society under the Act.\nThat the submission of the contact details of the current President\, Vice-President and Treasurer as the AAS contact persons be approved.\nThat the document ‘AAS Bylaws – 28 January 2026’ be approved as the Bylaws of the new Constitution. \nNo other business will be transacted at the meeting. \nHope to see you there. \nMitchell Clark\nAAS President
URL:https://www.astronomy.org.nz/event/special-general-meeting-new-constitution/
LOCATION:Stardome Observatory & Planetarium\, 670 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1345
CATEGORIES:SGM
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