Stardome Observatory: Its Genesis and Achievements
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| Wed 22 Sep ’10, 7:30pm |
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| Sun 26 Sep ’10, 7:30pm |
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Where: Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Rd, One Tree Hill Domain, Royal Oak Show map
Restrictions: All Ages
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- Admission: Free
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Free public lecture - Stardome Observatory: its genesis and achievements.
Speaker: Dr Grant Christie.
Grant has been associated with the Stardome Observatory since it opened in 1967. Today he leads the research programme that has recently contributed to the discovery of planets orbiting distant stars.
The modern Stardome Observatory had its origins in the 1930s when some visionary members of the Auckland Astronomical Society first proposed a fine public observatory for Auckland. The dream was finally realised when the observatory opened in 1967 housing the Edith Winstone Blackwell Telescope, the largest in New Zealand at that time. Stardome today plays a major role in public science outreach, education and astronomical research. This talk will trace the history of the Observatory and explain some of its significant astronomical discoveries.
Bookings essential - Ph: 09 624 1246 or email info@stardome.org.nz
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