Other astronomical events
Peter Gainsford’s has a course – Measuring the Earth – starting on Wednesday 13 September. You will learn about early science, particularly how Greek mathematician Erathosthenes was able to accurately […]
When: Saturday 19th August 7:30pm Where: (to be confirmed): Brooklyn Hill Turbine We are hoping to get special access to this site again both for astrophotography and dark sky observing. Please […]
Date: Sat 22th July 7:30pm, Location: Brooklyn Hill Turbine. Note: Date has been changed from the 29th to the 22nd. We are hoping to get special access this site again both […]
An update: It appears this event has been cancelled due to lack of registrations. Please contact the Horowhenua Astronomical society for more details The Horowhenua Astronomical Society is holding […]
We are holding a midwinter dinner for WAS members (and others) on Saturday 15th July at the Johnsonville Community Centre. Cost for WAS members is $25 per person. For non […]
Date: Sunday 7th May Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm, Venue: Pelorus Trust Sports House, 93 Hutt Park Rd, Lower Hutt This annual event, which runs from 6th – 21st May, […]
Date: May 6th Night event – May 13th day event Venue: Onslow College WAS is involved in these events so do come along and look at the planets and the […]
Global Astronomy Month (GAM), organized each April by Astronomers Without Borders, is the world’s largest global celebration of astronomy. Every year GAM brings new ideas and new opportunities, bringing enthusiasts […]
Date: Sunday 23rd April Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Venue: Wellington Waterfront by the bridge near the lagoon Let’s celebrate our star, the Sun! Awareness and appreciation of the […]
Date: Friday 21st April Time: 6:30 pm Venue: Lower Hutt War Memorial Library Come and hear David MacLennan, founder and former President of the NZ Spaceflight Association, talk about human […]
