September Astro Events

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 @ Science House (Royal Society Buildings), Turnbull Street
http://www.was.org.nz/


The southern spring equinox is on September 23. The Sun is on the
celestial equator at about 10 pm, NZST


Phoenix Observing Evening
To Be Announced
Phoenix Observing Evening
With Master Observers Ian Cooper and Chris Picking

6:30pm @ the Phoenix clubrooms, Ahiaruhe, Wairarapa
Please book by contacting Chris Picking by email: picking@attglobal.net
http://www.astronomynz.org.nz/observing/observing.html


Tales of the Spring Equinox Sunday the 23rd of September

Dawn Ceremony of Ostara Te Koanga
5:45am at Stonehenge 90mins and cost is Adults$25 and Children$10

Ancient Lore of the Spring Equinox
5pm at Stonehenge 90mins and cost is Adults$15 and Children$7.50
http://www.astronomynz.org.nz/

Wellington Spaceflight Meeting

Cancelled – Due to the redevelopment of Carter Observatory Spaceflight meetings will resume later in the Year.

http://www.nzspace.org.nz/meetings.htm


The Galactic Circle Kids Space and Astronomy Club

Galactic Circle: Wednesday the 19th September @ The Thomas King Observatory 4:30PM. The Thomas King Observatory is located next to Carter Observatory. The Galactic Circle is WAS's junior astronomy club and meets on the third Wednesday of each month.

For more details, contact
Marilyn Head at (04) 389 0882 (w), email marilyn@actrix.gen.nz or web www.galaxy.wellington.net.nz



Pauatahanui Star Party
Saturday the 8th of September
Observing will start after dark. Contact John Field
john.field@paradise.net.nz
The Phone number at Pauatahanui is 021-102-6056.

Gifford Star Party
Saturday the 15th of September
This Saturday Duncan Hall will open the Gifford Observatory behind Wellington College from 8 pm to 10 pm. The observatory has a fine 130mm Zeiss-Rumsey-Nankivell refractor and a flat area should you want to bring your own telescope or binoculars.

Contact telephone numbers are 474-5350 or PH 021-615-905
Contact Duncan Hall duncan.hall@ieee.org


September Astrophotography Targets from John Drummond

1. Lens - The constellation of Sagitta - a rich past of the northern Milky Way that has the Dumbbell Nebulae less than 4 degrees from one of it's main stars. Culminates about 9:15pm.

2. Telescope/Easy - The Helix planetary nebulae in Aquarius (NGC 7293). RA 22h 30m, Dec +20° 50'. Culminates about midnight.

3. Telescope/Hard - Mag 11.4 galaxy NGC 7090 in Indus (7' x 1'). RA 21h 36m, Dec -54° 33'. Culminates about 11pm.

Cheers
John Drummond


2007 RASNZAPS astrophotography camp

Hi all,

just a quickie to advise that the 2007 RASNZAPS astrophotography camp will be held near Gisborne in early October 2007 - as per the voting outcomes from earlier polls. It will be held on my small farm from Friday 5th - Sunday 7th October - although people are welcome to stay Thurs - Sun nights. Cost is $15 per person per night - this includes a BBQ each night.

For details see:
http://www.possumob servatory. co.nz/gissy_ gathering- 2007.htm
or
http://tinyurl. com/2udb3b

Cheers

John Drummond, RASNZAPS DirectorPossum Observatory (IAU Code: E94)Gisborne, New ZealandE 177° 53', S 38° 38'Email: john_drummond@ xtra.co.nzWebsite: http://www.possumob servatory. co.nzImages: http://www.possumob servatory. co.nz/latest_ images-all- continuing. htm

RASNZ Astrophotography Section: http://www.rasnzaps .co.nzRASNZ Comet and Meteor Section: http://www.cometeor .co.nz



Carter Observatory e-Newsletter

The September edition of the Carter Observatory e-Newsletter can be found at :-

http://newsletter.carterobservatory.org/2007/Sep07/

Regards

Brian.



Stardate 2008

Stardate will be held at Tukituki, near Havelock North from the 10-14 January, 2008.

We have yet to confirm some of the costs, and details will be published in the newsletter as soon as possible.

http://www.astronomynz.org.nz/stardate/expression-of-interest.html



Astro Reminders put together by

Edwins News and Reminders page
http://tinyurl.com/jb6oj

Paul Moss
http://www.astronomy.net.nz/

Edwin Rod
http://laintal.screenrevolution.co.nz/

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