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Phoenix Meetings Wellington Phoenix Meeting Thursday the 27th of September7pm @ Science House (Royal Society Buildings), Turnbull Street http://www.astronomynz.org.nz/society-meetings/society-meetings.html Wairarapa Phoenix MeetingFriday the 28th of September7:20pm @ the Phoenix clubrooms, Ahiaruhe, Wairarapa http://www.astronomynz.org.nz/society-meetings/society-meetings.html For both the topic is "THE SKY AT NIGHT" and this one looks at thespring night sky. There will be a smörgåsbord of topics and speakers.The topics and speakers will not be the same at the two meetings. Among the subjects under discussion will be the Andomeda Galaxy, Galaxies inPhoenix, and the Geminid meteors.

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to mention to the parents who haven't enrolled the kids in the Monday classes for the four to eight year old please do so. People are calling and wanting to enroll but most may do it at the last minute. I can only take up to eight. I was going to send forms out but it would be great if I could trust your word of enrolling and you can just pay and fill out the forms before the class. If you are a Student at the studio you can fill out the forms and Pay when you take class. I have been asked by New Zealand national radio to be interviewed about the kids yoga. They will want to interview the kids and parents. If you have been coming to the Saturday classes you are already prepared, as well as your child. The parents will be interviewed. after the kids take the class. If you are planning to enroll for the Mondays you are welcome to participate in the Saturday class when the program will be taped. It sounds like fun!!!!! If you have been doing Yoga yourself, t...

RASNZ E-Newsletter From Alan Gilmore RASNZ =================================================. Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand Email Newsletter Number 85, 23 September 2007 =================================================Affiliated Societies are welcome to reproduce any item in this email newsletter or on the RASNZ website http://www.rasnz.org.nz/ in their own newsletters provided an acknowledgement of the source is also included. Contents -------- 1. Total Lunar Eclipse 2. 2008 RASNZ Conference 3. The Solar System in October 4. Stargazers Getaway Summary 5. Waharua Report 6. Harley Wood Winter School Report 7. Astrophotography Camp 2007 8. Council Nominations Sought 9. 2007 AGM Minutes Available 10. Stardate North Island 2008 11. Stardate South Island 2008 12. NZ IYA Website - Biographies Needed 13. Comet Gilmore P/2007 Q2 14. K-T Extinctions Due to Asteroid Collision Debris? 15. Giant Hole in the Universe 16. Nearest Neutron Star? 17. Stars v. Sand Recounted ...

All, Te Rae Kai Hau Point (between Lyall and Houghton Bays, Wellington South Coast) remains protected from development, for the moment. To all the people who stood up for the basic 'rightness' against all odds, and $millions with positions of power. And still saved a precious piece of land, sea and sky, and created a lesson for others to follow globally. Be vigilant, think global, act locally. Thanks for your kind comments, your support, everything. Save The Point , GADOT and a bunch of individuals, achieved the 'impossible dream'. A very heady week, with a book launch for ASTRONOMY, (Robert Shaw) and images flying around the web to celibrate, the media had a fest, my 'STARS' visuals (Original Concept and Music by Warwick Blair) under consideration for a Biennale on the opposite side of the planet, and of course, the end to the madness at the Wellington South Coast. I believe that the impact of all these events this week will be much greater than any of us ca...

Links of Events and News Items 1. Book Launch from Paul Moss Wellington 2. 5 Essential things to do in Space from Scientific American.Com 3. Cold probably didn’t end Neanderthals: study from World Science 4. New movie recorded by Japan's Hinode spacecraft From NASA Thanks Edwin Book Launch Astronomy Aotearoa by Robert Shaw http://gadot.wellington.net.nz/darksky/astronomyaotearoa.htm Launching students into space The Hon Luamanuvao Winnie Laban launched a secondary school textbook on astronomy and space in the library at Aotea College on Monday 17 September. The book, Astronomy Aotearoa, teaches the new curriculum in astronomy and space exploration for secondary school students. 5 Essential Things To Do In Space http://tinyurl.com/39sqyr Planetary scientists have articulated goals for exploring the solar system. Cold probably didn’t end Neanderthals: study Cold probably didn't end Neanderthals: studyScientists report new clues in the mystery of thedemise of Neanderthal people, a...

The southern spring equinox is on September 23. The Sun is on the celestial equator at about 10 pm, NZST Tales of the Spring Equinox Sunday the 23rd of SeptemberDawn Ceremony of Ostara Te Koanga 5:45am at Stonehenge 90mins and cost is Adults$25 and Children$10 Ancient Lore of the Spring Equinox5pm at Stonehenge 90mins and cost is Adults$15 and Children$7.50 http://www.astronomynz.org.nz/

Oil hits record near $US81 on supply worries Oil has soared to a record near $US81 ($NZ114) a barrel on worries that global energy supplies could shrink to critical levels this winter heating season due to strong demand growth. http://stuff.co.nz/4206100a13.html

The International Year of Astronomy Site 1. IYA Site - from Marilyn Head Publicity Officer of the Royal Astronomical Society of NZ Thanks Edwin The International Year of Astronomy Site http://www.astronomy2009.org.nz/ I haven't been overwhelmed with names, short bios and links to websites ofall kiwi astronomers yet! We;d really like the list to be comprehensiveand to include astronomers who have been important to your society in thepast. Cheers,Marilyn Head Science Writer www.writerfind.com/mhead.htm 105 Owen StreetNewtown WellingtonAotearoa New Zealand Ph: 64 4 389 0882Fax: 64 4 938 8144Mobile: 021 740 423

Chimp with a Limp http://www.chimpwithalimp.com/ I have been recently have a look at my workmates Chimp with a limp site, really good to have a browse through. Posted a comment today, still been reading Valley of the Horses and might read the rest of tonight, was thinking of a movie to watch but wasn’t sure. Would be some thing I haven’t seen before. Planet Earth is a really good Documentary Series and I wouldn’t mind seeing the rest only have 3 copies downloaded. Wellington is really windy tonight! Wellingtons Weather http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=wellington Check out all my Links of Stuff I’m Interested in http://laintal.screenrevolution.co.nz/edwin%20Links.htm Planet Earth http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_Earth_%28TV_series%29 It also looks like more Ice is melting away in the Arctic! http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMYTC13J6F_index_0.html Laintal

The Clan of the Cave Bear I have recently finished the Book Clan of the Cave Bear I have long been interested in Anthropology and human evolution. This book is an amazing read and I would recommend it to anyone! Currently been reading the next one in the series Valley of the Horses The Clan of the Cave Bear http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clan_of_the_Cave_Bear The Neanderthal’s http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neanderthal Laintal

NZ Astro Chat The new Google group for NZ Astronomers is going really well, with strong support from the Astronomical community this group is growing fast. This group is great for Astrophotography, and a place to post your meetings and events. Please add this group to your websites and homepages, with your support it will continue to Grow. You can upload your Astro Photos to http://groups.google.co.nz/group/NZAstroChat/files To post a message NZAstroChat@googlegroups.com This group is great if you already have a G-Mail account if you would like to be added with a different address please send me an e-mail laintal@... Thanks for everyone’s support and help. Cheers Edwin http://groups.google.co.nz/group/NZAstroChat/

Inland Empire Just spent my Sunday morning watching the second half of this David Lynch movie defiantly something for the Film buffs and Arts people. The Directing, Acting and Look of the file was great. Hard to follow the plot or story line so just enjoyed the film for the atmosphere Cheers Laintal Inland Empire http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460829/

Hi There Tonight I have put together all the Monthly Astro reminders, updated my news page and Posted to the Astronomey groups im a member of. Well off to watch Criminal Intent and read some More of Vally of the Horses It woudl be great to make it to the Gisborne again this year. Thanks Laintal Hi NZ Astronomers Wellington and Wairarapa Astronomy Events for September 2007 New Members are always welcome along, including visitors from around NZ and overseas. Please note the new dates of this Months Phoenix Meetings Thanks Edwin Wellington Phoenix Meeting Thursday the 27th of September 7pm @ Science House (Royal Society Buildings), Turnbull Street http://www.astronomynz.org.nz/society-meetings/society-meetings.html Wairarapa Phoenix Meeting Friday the 28th of September 7:20pm @ the Phoenix clubrooms, Ahiaruhe, Wairarapa http://www.astronomynz.org.nz/society-meetings/society-meetings.html Wellington WAS Meeting Denis Sullivan on Astro Seismology Wednesday the 12th of September 7:25pm @ Sc...