Posted on: August, 22nd, 2017 | in Astrophotography, Meetings, Solar System, Stellar
This week, Tauranga Astronomical Society will be hosting two presentations from long time members Amit Kamble and David Greig. Amit will be giving a presentation about star clusters, including his own astrophotography. After the break, David will give a presentation about the size and scale of our solar system. Weather […] Read more»
Posted on: April, 25th, 2017 | in Meetings, Planets, Solar System
The presentation for the first half will be “The Planet Saturn – Details about this, the most beautiful planet of all in our solar system”. The break will be followed by equally informative astronomical items. Weather permitting, the telescopes will be available for viewing. Jupiter is now in the evening […] Read more»
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Posted on: April, 11th, 2017 | in cosmology, Planets, Solar System
Cassini and Huygens space probe was launched in 1997 and arrived in orbit around Saturn in 2004. In December 2004 Huygens probe landed on the moon Titan – the first probe ever landed in the outer solar system – and sent back pictures and data. Cassini continued to orbit Titan […] Read more»
