Meetings & Events in September
Realm of Ice
Society Meeting: 7pm Saturday September 15 at the Clubrooms
Beyond the orbit of Saturn is a realm frozen in time and temperature. These are the planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, and their moons. Beyond Pluto there is the Kuiper Belt and then the Oort Cloud – the realm of comets and worlds of ice. This programme consists of three presentations that explore the twilight worlds of the outer reaches of the Solar System.
Telescope Viewing
Following Realm of Ice (and tea) there will be, weather permitting, a laser tour of the night sky, followed by telescope viewing. Prime telescopic targets will be the outer planets Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Plus of course nebulae and star clusters in our September evening sky.
Spring Equinox
Stonehenge Event: 5pm Sunday September 23 at the Clubrooms
In the ancient world the Spring Equinox was a time to celebrate. It was the time of the return of life on Earth following the harsh northern hemisphere winter, the restoration of food supplies. Around the world, for much of history, it marked the beginning of the year and to this day it plays a major role in world religions. In this presentation we explore the stories from antiquity of how our ancestors explained the nature of the universe, which in turn formed a foundation to world religions. Weather permitting, the programme will include viewing the Sun set over the Equinox Heel Stone followed by live music. Bring a plate of food and something to drink for a shared meal.
Society Meeting: 7pm Saturday September 15 at the Clubrooms
Beyond the orbit of Saturn is a realm frozen in time and temperature. These are the planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, and their moons. Beyond Pluto there is the Kuiper Belt and then the Oort Cloud – the realm of comets and worlds of ice. This programme consists of three presentations that explore the twilight worlds of the outer reaches of the Solar System.
Telescope Viewing
Following Realm of Ice (and tea) there will be, weather permitting, a laser tour of the night sky, followed by telescope viewing. Prime telescopic targets will be the outer planets Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Plus of course nebulae and star clusters in our September evening sky.
Spring Equinox
Stonehenge Event: 5pm Sunday September 23 at the Clubrooms
In the ancient world the Spring Equinox was a time to celebrate. It was the time of the return of life on Earth following the harsh northern hemisphere winter, the restoration of food supplies. Around the world, for much of history, it marked the beginning of the year and to this day it plays a major role in world religions. In this presentation we explore the stories from antiquity of how our ancestors explained the nature of the universe, which in turn formed a foundation to world religions. Weather permitting, the programme will include viewing the Sun set over the Equinox Heel Stone followed by live music. Bring a plate of food and something to drink for a shared meal.
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