Introduction to Astronomy February 2025

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

The Moons of Jupiter By Jonathan Park Jupiter has 95 officially recognised moons, which our guest speaker, Jonathan Park, will discuss. Learn about where they all came from, including working […]

Young Astronomers

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

What would happen if you got too close to a black hole? Would you be stretched like spaghetti? Would you ever escape? Are black holes gateways straight to hell? This […]

Monthly Meeting February – Touching the Sun

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

Despite its familiarity, the Sun is a very different presence from the friendly yellow circle in children's paintings. Our star is a broiling mass of plasma, with its powerful magnetic […]

Practical Astronomy

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

Telescopes and Accessories This month we will be talking about the various types of telescopes and commonly used accessories.

Film Night February

Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland

This is the first film night for 2025 and we have a great line up. We look forwards to seeing you there.   The 7 Wonders of Our Solar System […]