News and Announcements

StarPeace events - with Phoenix Astronomical Society involvement

  • Sunday, 1st April 2012 at 1pm - 11:30pm Saturday, 28th April
    Location: Central Wellington

    There are a number of Starpeace Events in April which the Society will get involved in. We need…

Aurora Astronomy School

  • Monday, 16th April 2012 at TBD
    Location: Canterbury, South Island, NZ

    The Aurora Astronomy School is a unique opportunity for Year 13 students, and will take place…

Kids School Holiday Programme - Here comes the Sun

  • Thursday, 12th January 2012 at 10:30am - 4pm Friday, 27th January
    Location: Carter Observatory

    Sunny Side up at Carter!

    Looking for the sunnyside of life? … even if the weather’s a…

Wairarapa Society Meeting

  • Saturday, 18th February 2012 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Thursday, 15th March 2012 at 7pm - 9pm, Thursday, 17th May 2012 at 7pm - 9pm, Thursday, 19th July 2012 at 7pm - 9pm, Thursday, 20th September 2012 at 7pm - 9pm, Thursday, 18th October 2012 at 7pm - 9pm
    Location: Carterton Events Centre, Holloway Street in Carterton

    RSVPs not necessary

    Hear an update on the lastest astronomy news, listen to a…

Wellington Society Meeting

  • Thursday, 9th February 2012 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Thursday, 8th March 2012 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Thursday, 10th May 2012 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Thursday, 12th July 2012 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Thursday, 13th September 2012 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Thursday, 11th October 2012 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Thursday, 8th November 2012 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm
    Location: Huntleigh Girl Guiding Centre, Silverstream Road, Crofton Downs

    New Location!

    Wellington TPAS meetings will now be held at the Huntleigh…

Pendragon - The Seven Sisters & Ancient Greece- Pukerua Bay

  • Tuesday, 11th October 2011 at 7:30pm
    Location: "The Woolshed', Pukerua Bay

    Rising in our evening sky is the Pleiades. Also known as Matariki, Subaru, and the Kritikas,…

Pendragon - The Chariot of Artemis & Ancient Greece- Wairarapa

  • Tuesday, 18th October 2011 at 7:30pm
    Location: Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton

    The Chariot of Artemis

    Wolves howl at it and lovers meet beneath it. The Moon, our…

Aboriginal Stories of the Stars Shine at Carter

  • Tuesday, 20th September 2011 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm Tuesday, 4th October
    Location: Carter Observatory Wellington

    "From There to Here - 1,000 Years of Navigation" kicks off at Carter Observatory with a talk by…

From Captain Cook to GPS: Using the Stars to Get from There to Here

  • Saturday, 24th September 2011 at 7pm - 9:30pm Saturday, 1st October
    Location: Carter Observatory, Wellington

    Navigation Nights continues at Carter Observatory with a special evening event featuring a talk…

Alban Arthan (Winter Solstice) Celebration

  • Saturday, 23rd June 2012 at TBD
    Location: Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton

    Ancient Celtic Celebration of the Summer Solstice. Bookings Essential.

    This event…

KiwiSpace Foundation on the lookout for space enthusiasts this World Space Week

  • Tuesday, 4th October 2011 at TBD
    Location: Everywhere
    Space enthusiasts across the country are encouraged to get involved in United Nations’ World Space…

Fundraising opportunity – evening observing

  • Thursday, 27th October 2011 at 8pm
    Location: Ahiaruhe Observatory - Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton

    Starlore has a birthday party group of 7 (the birthday party girl is a senior citizen) booked…

    • 1 person attended

Working bee

  • Saturday, 26th November 2011 at 12pm
    Location: Stonehenge/Ahiaruhe Observatory site

    Details to follow. To express you interest and receive more information on the activities…

    • 2 people attended

Wairarapa Society Meeting

  • Saturday, 26th November 2011 at 6:30pm
    Location: Stonehenge Aotearoa/Ahiaruhe Observatory site

    A working bee will be held from midday for those who can help.

    6:00pm Pot-luck…

    • 1 person attended

Wellington Society Meeting

  • Thursday, 17th November 2011 at 7pm
    Location: Carter Observatory, Top of the Botanical gardens

    7:00pm Society & Astronomical News

    7:15pm Featured talks. Details will be…

Pendragon - The Chariot of Artemis & Roman Empire - Pukerua Bay

  • Tuesday, 13th September 2011 at 7:30pm
    Location: “The Woolshed”, 144 Muri Road, Pukerua 5026

    THE CHARIOT OF ARTEMIS

    Wolves howl at it and lovers meet beneath it.  The Moon, our…

Daffodil Day /Steam Train Fundraising for Phoenix

  • Sunday, 11th September 2011 at 10am - 4pm
    Location: Stonehenge Aotearoa

    A this stage this is an idea, but if we get enough helpers we can make it happen.

    • 1 person attended

Stardate 2012

  • Friday, 20th January 2012 at 7pm - 11pm Sunday, 22nd January
    Location: Tuki Tuki Valley, Hawke's Bay (link to map below)

    MAKE STARDATE PART OF YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS!

    Stardate is an astronomical gathering for…

Summer Solstice Celebration

  • Thursday, 22nd December 2011 at TBD
    Location: Stonehenge Aotearoa

    Ancient Celtic Celebration of the Summer Solstice. Bookings Essential.

    This event…

Equinox Spring Fair

  • Saturday, 1st October 2011 at 12pm - 6:30pm
    Location: Stonehenge Aotearoa

    An old fashioned country fair with musicians, dancing, games, food and craft stalls. Everyone…

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