Stardate 2017
Friday January 27th to 29th at Stonehenge Aotearoa
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
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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