Introduction to Astronomy November 2022

Stardome Observatory 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

Hazards of Human Spaceflight to Mars Things You Need To Know NASA and Elon Musk’s Space X recently announced their intention to send astronauts to Mars in the 2030s. Why […]

Introduction to Astronomy February 2023

Fickling Convention Centre 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings, Auckland

Auckland Astronomical Society Annual Fun Quiz Night! It's time we reflect on the topics covered over the previous year and do some revision in the form of a fun-filled quiz. […]

Introduction to Astronomy April 2023

Fickling Convention Centre 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings, Auckland

A Modern Perspective of the Solar System What’s there and why The Solar System comprises a central star, eight planets of varying sizes and composition, and three regions of small […]

Introduction to Astronomy May 2023

Fickling Convention Centre 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings, Auckland

The Building Blocks of the Universe (and how they relate to astronomy) Guest speaker - Jonathan Park MSc (Astronomy) This is a fun, basic introduction to how the universe works […]

Introduction to Astronomy May 2024

Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland

Establishing a US Moon Base: Timing and Challenges NASA has set the goal of returning to the Moon, but this time for good to mine precious resources and set up […]