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Stardate 2017

28/1/2016

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Friday January 27th to 29th at Stonehenge Aotearo
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​Stardate is a three day convention organised and run by the Phoenix Astronomical Society for people interested in astronomy and viewing the night sky. It caters for beginners through to experienced astronomers with a range of talks, workshops and observing sessions.  A large variety of telescopes will be available to explore the wonders of the Universe.  Stardate also includes geology, a field trip and live music. It is the place to meet other people and share ideas.

PROGRAM

Friday  27th January

Evening
Barbecue
Windows in Space and Time   Presentation by Alex Conu
This Island Earth                     Presentation by Richard Hall
The Oort Cloud and Trans-Neptunian Objects   Presentation by Paul Curry
Summer Night Sky (audio visual)
Laser Tour of the Night Sky   with Ian Cooper
Telescope Viewing & Late Night Movie

Saturday 28th January

Morning
Children’s Astronomy Programme with George Moutzouris
Checking out the wines - Visit to Gladstone Vineyard

Afternoon    
Buy and Sell Market
Capturing the Universe: Astrophotography workshop with Alex Conu & Ian Cooper
Mission to Mars   Presentation by Dave McCarter    
Tonga-Kermadec-Taupo Volcanic Arc   Presentation by Professor.John Gamble

Evening
Barbecue
Seven Sisters and a Pulsar   Presentation by Richard Hall
Polynesian Navigation   Presentation by Kay Leather
Listen to the Stars   Music with Jim Walmsley, Piripi and Bernadette Whaanga
Telescope Viewing & Late Night Movie

Sunday 29th January

Morning
Glow Worm Caves Field Trip   with Helen Hawke 

Afternoon
Telescope Trail with tour guide Ian Cooper
Thinking, Knowledge and Wisdom   Interactive presentation with Dr.George Allen
Celestial Mechanics for Beginners     with Ian Cooper  
It’s Rocket Science   Presentation by William Pickering & Kay Leather
Starmus   Presentation by Dave McCarter

Evening
Barbecue
Interview with a Navigator and shipbuilder Presentation by Sir Tom Davis & Kay Leather
Visions of the Cosmos
The Great Astro Quiz with Edwin Rodley and Felicity Kirkham
Telescope Viewing & Late Night Movie


Stardate will be held at the grounds and lecture theatre at Stonehenge Aotearoa. The site provides spectacular scenery and near perfect observing conditions. Plus there are lots of interesting places and activities nearby – vineyards, seal colony, ballooning, swimming, boating, walking tracks, cycling tours, etc.  The program runs on 27, 28 and 29th of January but attendees will be able to arrive earlier by arrangement.  Camping and caravans is the order of the day. Barbecues will be available and we have arranged for a mobile caterer to visit the site.   For those who do not wish to camp full details of local accommodation are available on our web site. Registration fees are $30 for adults, children (pre-teens) accompanied by parents free.  To book or for further information please email Kay at hellfa@xtra.co.nz, or phone 06 377 1600, or visit our web site www.stonehenge-aotearoa.co.nz 

Registration Form for Stardate 2017
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