MEETINGS & OBSERVING
Throughout 2019 Society meetings and observing evenings are to be held on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Clubrooms, 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton.
Io & GRS
JUNE SOCIETY MEETING & OBSERVING
Saturday June 1st at 7pm
Realm of the Giants
In June the Earth makes its closest approach to Jupiter. In this presentation we explore the Jovian system, the largest planet in the Solar System and its retinue of worlds. We take a close look at this giant and explore its larger moons - 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 will also take a brief look at Saturn, the second largest planet in our Solar System and giant planets around other stars.
Stars of the Fall
Stars and nebulae in our late Autumn sky. This part of our program explores the wonders of our current night sky and includes an audio-visual.
Telescope Viewing
Following our presentations (and tea) we take, weather permitting, a laser tour of the night sky followed by telescope viewing. Prime telescopic targets will be Jupiter, Saturn and the largest and brightest star cluster and nebula in our night sky.
Saturday June 1st at 7pm
Realm of the Giants
In June the Earth makes its closest approach to Jupiter. In this presentation we explore the Jovian system, the largest planet in the Solar System and its retinue of worlds. We take a close look at this giant and explore its larger moons - 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 will also take a brief look at Saturn, the second largest planet in our Solar System and giant planets around other stars.
Stars of the Fall
Stars and nebulae in our late Autumn sky. This part of our program explores the wonders of our current night sky and includes an audio-visual.
Telescope Viewing
Following our presentations (and tea) we take, weather permitting, a laser tour of the night sky followed by telescope viewing. Prime telescopic targets will be Jupiter, Saturn and the largest and brightest star cluster and nebula in our night sky.
TALES OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE
Winter Solstice.
Saturday June 22nd at 4pm
From the earliest of times four great festivals, the solstices and equinoxes, shaped society and formed the foundation of civilization. On this, the day of the Winter Solstice, we explore the legends of this ancient festival and their meaning.
The program starts at 4pm. and, weather permitting, we will observe the Sun set on the Winter Solstice Heel Stone. After the presentation there will be a shared meal. Bookings are essential. Fee: Adults $20, Seniors $15, Children $5. Phone (06) 377 1600; www.stonehenge-aotearoa.co.nz
The program includes a shared meal and, weather permitting, viewing the Sun set over the Winter Heel stone. Bookings are essential. Fee (Public): Adults $20, Seniors $15, Children $5. Phoenix members: $5.
From the earliest of times four great festivals, the solstices and equinoxes, shaped society and formed the foundation of civilization. On this, the day of the Winter Solstice, we explore the legends of this ancient festival and their meaning.
The program starts at 4pm. and, weather permitting, we will observe the Sun set on the Winter Solstice Heel Stone. After the presentation there will be a shared meal. Bookings are essential. Fee: Adults $20, Seniors $15, Children $5. Phone (06) 377 1600; www.stonehenge-aotearoa.co.nz
The program includes a shared meal and, weather permitting, viewing the Sun set over the Winter Heel stone. Bookings are essential. Fee (Public): Adults $20, Seniors $15, Children $5. Phoenix members: $5.
Annual General Meeting
Saturday June 29th at 6:30pm
The Annual General Meeting of the Phoenix Astronomical Society will be held at the
Greytown Working Mens Club. Food and drinks will be available. The 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 resolution 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.
The Annual General Meeting of the Phoenix Astronomical Society will be held at the
Greytown Working Mens Club. Food and drinks will be available. The 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 resolution 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.
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