Society Meetings & Events in June
Wellington Meeting
Thursday June 8 at 7:30pm
at the Lutheran Church Hall, 12 King Street, Mount Cook.
Realm of the Giants
In this presentation with Richard Hall, we explore the planetary giants and their retinue of worlds. Jupiter, the largest, resembles the Sun more than the Earth and, like the Sun, it has its own system of planets. We take a close look at this giant and explore its larger satellites –Io with its lakes of molten sulphur, the oceanic world of Europa, the glass-like terrain of Ganymede and the crater-smothered surface of Callisto. We then journey to the jewel of the Solar System – giant Saturn with its magnificent system of rings and retinue of moons. Through the eyes of the Cassini spacecraft, we explore the Saturnian system and venture to the surface of the mysterious world of Titan.
In this presentation with Richard Hall, we explore the planetary giants and their retinue of worlds. Jupiter, the largest, resembles the Sun more than the Earth and, like the Sun, it has its own system of planets. We take a close look at this giant and explore its larger satellites –Io with its lakes of molten sulphur, the oceanic world of Europa, the glass-like terrain of Ganymede and the crater-smothered surface of Callisto. We then journey to the jewel of the Solar System – giant Saturn with its magnificent system of rings and retinue of moons. Through the eyes of the Cassini spacecraft, we explore the Saturnian system and venture to the surface of the mysterious world of Titan.
Committee Meeting
Friday June 16 at 7:00pm
at the Clubrooms, 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton
Friday June 16 at 7:00pm
at the Clubrooms, 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton
Astronomy Centre Planning Session
Telescope Training Session
Saturday June 17 at 2pm
at the Clubrooms, 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton
This session with Ian Cooper will include night-sky training in the evening if weather is fine.
Saturday June 17 at 2pm
at the Clubrooms, 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton
This session with Ian Cooper will include night-sky training in the evening if weather is fine.
Stonehenge Event
Saturday June 24 at 4:30pm
at the Clubrooms, 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton
Saturday June 24 at 4:30pm
at the Clubrooms, 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton
Matariki and the Winter Solstice
The Maori New Year occurs close to the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. The herald of the Maori New Year is the rising of the star cluster Matariki, also known as The Seven Sisters. They are, perhaps, the most celebrated of all stars. They are the oldest mentioned in literature and played a significant role in cultures around the world both past and present. In this presentation, we explore the ancient meanings and significance of Matariki and their relationship to the solstices and equinoxes.
The programme includes a shared meal and, weather permitting, viewing the Sun set over the Winter Heelstone. Bookings are essential. Fee: Adults $15, Seniors $12, Children $8
The Maori New Year occurs close to the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. The herald of the Maori New Year is the rising of the star cluster Matariki, also known as The Seven Sisters. They are, perhaps, the most celebrated of all stars. They are the oldest mentioned in literature and played a significant role in cultures around the world both past and present. In this presentation, we explore the ancient meanings and significance of Matariki and their relationship to the solstices and equinoxes.
The programme includes a shared meal and, weather permitting, viewing the Sun set over the Winter Heelstone. Bookings are essential. Fee: Adults $15, Seniors $12, Children $8
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Friday June 30th, 7:30pm
at the Clubrooms, 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton
The annual general meeting is to be held for the following purposes:
(a) To receive from the Council a report, balance sheet and a statement of accounts for the previous financial year.
(b) To elect the Council.
(c) To decide upon any resolutions which have been duly submitted.
(d) To appoint the Society’s independent Chartered Accountant.
(e) To transact any other business which the Chairperson of the meeting shall rule to be in order.
Note that all nominations for Council and all resolutions must be delivered in writing (signed by the proposer and seconder) to the Secretary no later than Friday June 9.
Following the AGM we have….
at the Clubrooms, 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton
The annual general meeting is to be held for the following purposes:
(a) To receive from the Council a report, balance sheet and a statement of accounts for the previous financial year.
(b) To elect the Council.
(c) To decide upon any resolutions which have been duly submitted.
(d) To appoint the Society’s independent Chartered Accountant.
(e) To transact any other business which the Chairperson of the meeting shall rule to be in order.
Note that all nominations for Council and all resolutions must be delivered in writing (signed by the proposer and seconder) to the Secretary no later than Friday June 9.
Following the AGM we have….
Citizen Science and the Rise of Aurorasaurus!
Presentation by Ian Cooper
We take a look at the state of how amateur astronomers contribute to the science of astronomy by comparing how it was done in the past, is done at present and will be done in future. We highlight the impact of the internet and digital technology, which have led to a massive ground swell in unsolicited observations, and how we handle all the data on hand.
Weather permitting, Observing & Telescope Viewing will follow the meeting.
Presentation by Ian Cooper
We take a look at the state of how amateur astronomers contribute to the science of astronomy by comparing how it was done in the past, is done at present and will be done in future. We highlight the impact of the internet and digital technology, which have led to a massive ground swell in unsolicited observations, and how we handle all the data on hand.
Weather permitting, Observing & Telescope Viewing will follow the meeting.
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