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  January 2023 news, research and starcharts   Hi everyone a few notes of upcoming star parties, and the space exhibit in Carterton too.   Lots of interesting research out this month to read and follow up on. If you’re interested in the solar system and exo planets you’re going to have a lot to read this month.       The Phoenix Astronomical Society. TPAS Summer Stardate Moves to February     The Summer Stardate organised for this weekend is forecast to be hit by inclement weather.   Those excellent nights for observation we had anticipated are unfortunately being experienced now.   So, we moved Stardate to 17 to 19 February 2023.    We have compressed the programme to fit the weekend - remains exciting.   Hit the button below.   The Summer Stardate is held at Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton (Wellington Anniversary Weekend).   We again anticipate excellent night skies for observation. T...

  Hi Everyone   It’s the Summer solstice this Thursday the 23 rd and let hope for some summer weather here. Make sure to note down the date of Stardate and also the Central starparty over this summer. A range of interesting papers out this month, and if you’re interested in exo planets you are going to have some interesting reading this month.     The Phoenix Astronomical Society. TPAS Summer Stardate Approaches Fast The Summer Stardate is between 20 and 23 January 2023 at Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton (Wellington Anniversary Weekend).   We anticipate excellent night skies for observation. This Stardate will bring an eclectic range of subjects and activities to while the time between observations.   Full details are within the program.   Tis a grand occasion to enjoy mixing with fellow enthusiasts on a simple basis.   Camping onsite is available for those seeking an edgy near frontier experience.     ...

  Hi everyone   Please find this month’s news, research and Star charts attached.     Astrophotography weekend   Planning is underway for another enjoyable weekend of Astrophotography at the usual Foxton Beach venue. Accomplished photographers are keen to share their knowledge and experience. The event will be held 25 thru 27 November. This will be the eighth New Zealand Astrophotography Weekend hosted by HASI. Is become a popular annual event dedicated to astrophotography in a wonderful dark-sky location. Its open to everyone interested in astrophotography from beginners to advanced. Come along and share your knowledge, tips and experiences. For more information visit our HASI Web site www.horoastronomy.org.nz Astrophotography includes many styles and each with different gear. What do you think about when you hear the word ‘astrophotography’? You might think of the James Webb Space Telescope and its incredible close-ups of nebulae an...