December Meeting
Oumuamua
End of Year Birthday Star Party – Members please
7pm Saturday December 8th at the Clubrooms, Stonehenge Aotearoa
Our last meeting of the year will include a shared meal/barbecue, socialising and observing. Bring a plate, a bottle, and/or something for the barbecue.
7pm Saturday December 8th at the Clubrooms, Stonehenge Aotearoa
Our last meeting of the year will include a shared meal/barbecue, socialising and observing. Bring a plate, a bottle, and/or something for the barbecue.
Tales Of The Solstice - Public Event
7pm Saturday December 22 nd at Stonehenge Aotearoa
Sundown on the 22nd is the time of Solstice - mid-summer in the southern hemisphere, mid-winter in the north. But, 2,000 years ago this solstice occurred on December 25th . At Stonehenge Aotearoa we have put together a special presentation on legends associated with the solstice: What was the ‘Star of Bethlehem’, who were the ‘Three Kings’ and, just who were those ‘Shepherds watching their flocks by night’? Who was ‘Father Christmas’ and why did Rudolf have a red nose? In this presentation we look at the astronomical events and astrological meanings that lay at the foundation of many of our traditions and spiritual beliefs.
The program includes, weather permitting, viewing the Sun set over the Summer Solstice Heel Stone. Bookings are essential. Fee: Adults $20, Seniors $15, Children $5 (Phoenix members free).
7pm Saturday December 22 nd at Stonehenge Aotearoa
Sundown on the 22nd is the time of Solstice - mid-summer in the southern hemisphere, mid-winter in the north. But, 2,000 years ago this solstice occurred on December 25th . At Stonehenge Aotearoa we have put together a special presentation on legends associated with the solstice: What was the ‘Star of Bethlehem’, who were the ‘Three Kings’ and, just who were those ‘Shepherds watching their flocks by night’? Who was ‘Father Christmas’ and why did Rudolf have a red nose? In this presentation we look at the astronomical events and astrological meanings that lay at the foundation of many of our traditions and spiritual beliefs.
The program includes, weather permitting, viewing the Sun set over the Summer Solstice Heel Stone. Bookings are essential. Fee: Adults $20, Seniors $15, Children $5 (Phoenix members free).
Stardate 2019 - Public Event
Friday February 1 st to Sunday 3rd at Stonehenge Aotearoa
Stardate 2019 is a three day convention for people interested in astronomy and viewing the night sky. It caters for people of all levels of knowledge with a range of talks, workshops, kids programs, field trips, movies and observing sessions. A large variety of telescopes will be available to explore the wonders of the Universe. Stardate also includes feasting and live music. It is the place to meet other people and share ideas.
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 1 st to 3 rd of February but attendees will be able to arrive earlier or stay later 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 or caravan full details of local accommodation are available on our web site. Registration fees are $55 for adults, $5 for 5 to 15 year olds, under 5 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
Friday February 1 st to Sunday 3rd at Stonehenge Aotearoa
Stardate 2019 is a three day convention for people interested in astronomy and viewing the night sky. It caters for people of all levels of knowledge with a range of talks, workshops, kids programs, field trips, movies and observing sessions. A large variety of telescopes will be available to explore the wonders of the Universe. Stardate also includes feasting and live music. It is the place to meet other people and share ideas.
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 1 st to 3 rd of February but attendees will be able to arrive earlier or stay later 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 or caravan full details of local accommodation are available on our web site. Registration fees are $55 for adults, $5 for 5 to 15 year olds, under 5 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
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