Posted on: June, 26th, 2017 | in
General, Meetings, Planets, Stellar
Weather permitting, the telescopes will be available for viewing from the start of the meeting. The Moon will be getting low on the Western horizon by 7:30pm so should be viewed at the start of the meeting before it sets. Jupiter and Saturn will be ideal for viewing throughout the […] Read more»
Posted on: May, 5th, 2017 | in
cosmology, Meetings, Stellar
Distinguished Physics Professor, Jeff Tallon will address this subject at a special public meeting to be hosted by the Tauranga Astronomical Society on Tues, 9th May 7.30 pm at the Tauranga Observatory Hall, Fergusson Park. This is a Gifford-Eiby Lecture of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand. Five years […] 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»