The Southern Night Sky

The Southern Night Sky

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When:

Fri 28 Oct ’11, 6:00pm–7:00pm
Sat 29 Oct ’11, 4:00pm–5:00pm
Sat 29 Oct ’11, 6:00pm–7:00pm
Sun 30 Oct ’11, 4:00pm–5:00pm
Sun 30 Oct ’11, 6:00pm–7:00pm

Where: Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Rd, One Tree Hill Domain, Royal Oak Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

  • Child / student / senior / YHA: $8.00
  • Adult: $10.00
  • Booking fees may apply

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The sky of the Southern Hemisphere contains beautiful star clusters, gas cloud nebulae and star patterns that can only be seen from this latitude.

Experience the unique wonders of New Zealand’s southern night sky at Stardome Observatory and Planetarium. Astronomy Presenters will reveal the features of the Southern Hemisphere sky as these constellations are projected onto the domed ceiling of the planetarium. Learn about their history and significance to New Zealanders.

Perhaps the most important constellation to New Zealanders is the Southern Cross, which features on the flag and is a symbol for the country. Pleiades or ‘Matariki’ star cluster heralds the start of a month long festival of celebration for Maori New Year in June. Another prominent constellation, Scorpius, is also known in Maori legend as the hook that pulled up New Zealand from the Pacific Ocean. Learn how to find these constellations and see the star clusters within them, in this live presentation.

Book now by calling 09 624 1246 or emailing info@stardome.org.nz.

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