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The Science Behind a New Zealand Celebration
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 10:22 am | Stardome Observatory
Astronomy has ancient connections to cultures around the world, including New Zealand. This month, New Zealanders can celebrate their own connection with the stars with the rise of a very special star cluster and the beginning of the Māori New Year. More >>
How Many Stars do You See at Night?
Friday, 23 May 2014, 3:33 pm | Stardome Observatory
From a young age, New Zealanders are taught to be ‘Tidy Kiwis’. Incorrect disposal of litter is frowned upon and early on we learn the impact of not valuing the environment around us. But there’s another type of pollution happening in New Zealand that ... More >>
Comet ISON, an incoming sun-grazing comet
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 2:50 pm | Stardome Observatory
Comet ISON is presently approaching the sun and being closely monitored by astronomers around the world. The reason for the special interest is that it will pass only 1.165 million kilometres above the solar surface on 29 November this year and has the potential ... More >>
New ways to see the Universe
Friday, 11 October 2013, 12:55 pm | Stardome Observatory
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium in One Tree Hill Domain, Auckland is about to have a major upgrade to the technology which operates and drives its Planetarium. After the upgrade Stardome will have world leading technology which will give Aucklanders ... More >>
School Holiday Space Academy at Stardome
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 5:09 pm | Stardome Observatory
Space Academy has come to Auckland these holidays with an out-of-this world adventure for kids to enjoy at Stardome. More >>
School Holiday Fun At Stardome
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 5:28 pm | Stardome Observatory
T Minus 10, 9, 8, 7…Lift off! What does it take to become an Astronaut? Nerves of steel? Peak physical fitness? Supreme bravery? Stardome Observatory & Planetarium are giving your kids the opportunity to find out exactly what it takes ... More >>
Magical Matariki
Monday, 10 June 2013, 1:36 pm | Stardome Observatory
The cluster of stars known as Matariki in New Zealand are a prominent sight in the night sky from most parts of the globe, and they hold special significance to different cultures worldwide. More >>
Asteroid makes near-earth flyby
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, 7:06 pm | Stardome Observatory
Astronomers at Auckland’s Stardome Observatory and Planetarium will watch with interest this week as a small asteroid whizzes closely past Earth, entering New Zealand skies very early on Saturday morning. It’s definitely not on a collision course, ... More >>
Stunning solar eclipse visible over NZ 14/11/12
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 5:49 pm | Stardome Observatory
On the morning of the 14th November 2012 all of New Zealand will be treated to a fine partial eclipse of the Sun. An eclipse of the Sun occurs when the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun casting a shadow on the Earth. More >>
Venus to Cross the Sun
Monday, 12 March 2012, 4:05 pm | Stardome Observatory
New Zealanders will have the extremely rare chance to watch the planet Venus in transit across the face of the Sun on Wednesday the 6th of June. This opportunity will not occur again for 105 years. More >>
Star-Crossed Lovers
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 1:06 pm | Stardome Observatory
Stories of star-crossed lovers abound in star lore, and have been handed down for millennia. There are tales of sacrifice for one’s lover, a hero’s quest to prove their devotion and beautiful maidens who win the hearts and minds of gods and mortals ... More >>
Total Eclipse of the Moon
Monday, 28 November 2011, 10:21 am | Stardome Observatory
New Zealanders will get a rare opportunity to observe a total lunar eclipse in their skies in the very early morning of Sunday the 11th of December. More >>
Matariki Rising
Wednesday, 25 May 2011, 11:38 am | Stardome Observatory
Matariki is the name for a beautiful blue cluster of stars that disappears from New Zealand skies in May each year before returning in the early pre-dawn skies in June. The reappearance of Matariki signals the start of the month-long Matariki Festival, ... More >>
Total Lunar Eclipse on Tuesday 21st December 2010
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 1:00 pm | Stardome Observatory
New Zealanders will get the rare opportunity to observe a total lunar eclipse in their skies on Tuesday 21st December. The eclipse will begin before moonrise in New Zealand, so in Auckland it will rise in partial eclipse. Further south the Moon will ... More >>
Darwin Show Premieres
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 3:35 pm | Stardome Observatory
Join the young Charles Darwin on an adventure circumnavigating the World to explain the evolution of life on Earth. More >>
Partial Lunar Eclipse on Saturday 26th June
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 1:29 pm | Stardome Observatory
The eclipse will be visible to the naked eye, but the Stardome Observatory in Auckland is encouraging amateur star gazers to gather and view the event at their One Tree Hill location. The Stardome will be providing special shows for the public that night ... More >>
Eclipse of the Moon
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 9:42 am | Stardome Observatory
New Zealanders will get the rare opportunity to observe a partial lunar eclipse in their skies on Saturday the 26th of June. More >>
Global astronomy project comes to the Stardome
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 1:46 pm | Stardome Observatory
Auckland’s Stardome is one of hundreds of observatories around the world allowing free use of its telescopes as part of the “100 Hours of Astronomy” project. More >>
New Telescope to Study the Birth of the Universe
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 2:20 pm | Stardome Observatory
Auckland astronomers are involved in a new high technology telescope which has just been installed on a Marlborough vineyard. It will be used to study the birth of the universe and to search for distant planets. More >>
Astronomers keeping an eye on a visitor over Ak
Monday, 9 February 2009, 10:43 am | Stardome Observatory
Stargazers at Auckland’s Stardome Observatory are watching out for the close approach of a new comet in the skies above New Zealand this month. Comet Lulin will pass closest to the Earth – coming within 61.3 million kilometres – on 24 February, when it ... More >>
