Matariki Dawn
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When:
| Sat 23 Jun ’12, 7:00pm–8:00pm |
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| Sun 24 Jun ’12, 7:00pm–8:00pm |
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| Wed 27 Jun ’12, 7:00pm–8:00pm |
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| Thu 28 Jun ’12, 7:00pm–8:00pm |
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| Fri 29 Jun ’12, 7:00pm–8:00pm |
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| Sat 30 Jun ’12, 7:00pm–8:00pm |
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Where: Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Rd, One Tree Hill Domain, Auckland
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information:
- Concession: $8.00
- Adult: $10.00
- Booking fees may apply
Website:
Event listed by: stardome99
Matariki, or Maori New Year, is the time when whanau and friends gather, trees are planted, food is collected for the winter, and a beautiful group of blue stars rise in the east just before dawn. Anyone interested in Maori culture and astronomy will enjoy learning about “te whakanui i a Matariki” – celebrating Matariki, at Stardome with these events on during the Matariki Festival.
The planetarium show ‘Matariki Dawn’ looks at cultural and astronomical aspects of this group of spectacular stars. The show includes Maori myths and stories about the formation of the Earth, the Moon, and Maori New Year. Using the Stardome’s 360 degree image projection system, visitors can also see the stars of Matariki close up in the planetarium, and find out why they appear at certain times of the year and not at others.
Book now by calling 09 624 1246 or emailing info@stardome.org.nz.
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Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Rd, One Tree Hill Domain, Auckland
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