Practical Astronomy October – Telescope Mounts
OnlineThis month we will be discussing the telescope mounts commonly used by amateur astronomers. This will include the pros and cons of the various types and how to set them […]
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Astrophotography Group October
OnlineEasy targets for beginners in the Southern Spring/Summer sky. We are also launching a summer competition to win a planetary camera.
Introduction to Astronomy November 2021
OnlineStardome's Research Programme what we do and why Presenter - Grant Christie This talk will provide an elementary overview of Stardome's research programme. Since 2004, Stardome has contributed to […]
2021 Burbidge Lecture and New Zealand Astrophotography Competition Results
OnlineBurbidge Lecture: Diving through exoplanet atmospheres 8:00pm The study of exoplanets, planets that orbit stars other than the Sun, is fascinating new field of research. The question "how do stars […]
Practical Astronomy November – Visual Observing
OnlineThis month we will be discussing visual observing, including the way the human eye works, optics and eyepieces, sky conditions, ambient light and observing targets, from the Sun to galaxies.