The next WAS meeting will be held on
Wednesday 5 August 2009 at 7:30 pm
in Science House,
Turnbull Street,
Thorndon,
Wellington
Topic:
Night Sky - Frank Andrews
Occultation Observing - John Talbot
Including some interesting results.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturdays - Thomas King Observatory - Ross Powell - public
The next observing evening at the Pauatahanui observatory will be on:
Details of each meeting can be found in the newsletter posted to members shortly before the meeting. They will also usually appear on the this page of the website.
Even if you're not a member, you are welcome to come along and see what it's like. Meetings usually begin at 7:30pm and are held on the first Wednesday of each month at Science House, Turnbull Street, Wellington. This is subject to change, so be sure to check the newsletter, or call / email a member of the WAS council.
The main parking area shown on this map is a privately run parking lot. You can safely park in the shingle area at the back without paying, but your car may be clamped or towed away from the main area --- this has happened in the recent past. There is also some street parking along Murphy Street.
Click on the thumbnails to open a window showing a larger version of each image.
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This photo is looking down Murphy Street, approaching Turnbull Street which is a sidestreet on the left. (Click on the thumbnail, and there's an arrow pointing to it on the large version.) The road coming in from the left is the Murphy Street exit from the motorway that heads south into Wellington.
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Still on Murphy Street, Turnbull Street (where Science House is) can now be seen slightly easier. When coming from the motorway, it's the second sidestreet on the left.
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Now looking directly down Turnbull Street, the entrance to the parking lot (where there's usually stacks of parking) can be seen on the left.
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A very short walk down Turnbull Street, and not only have we reached Science House (the regular meeting venue), but we've also met our wonderful friend, provider of light, sustainer of life, and eradicator of lazy photography: the Sun! Luckily for us, meetings normally take place in the evenings after the Sun has gone to bed.
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Finally, confirmation that Science House is indeed number 11 on the street, is given by this incredibly useful photo that looks directly at the door. Our meetings are usually held through the door and up the stairs. Please open the door prior to entering because broken glass can cost money to replace.
Because organisation and reorganisation happens continuously, the topics, speakers and dates of these meetings are subject to change. Please check the newsletter before the meetings for official details.