Posted on: October, 23rd, 2017 | in
cosmology, Meetings, Stellar
Coming up on Tuesday 24th October at 7:30pm ‘The Universe’. A video lecture by Professor Brian Cox, described as simple, amazing and very informative. What was there before the ‘Big Bang’ and what is the Universe expanding into, are 2 further items for the evening. Telescope viewing of the moon […] Read more»
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»
