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Society Meetings

July Society Meetings

Wellington Society Meeting at Carter Observatory, Wellington - Thursday July 22nd 7:30pm (Note change in the time)

Wairarapa Society Meeting at the Phoenix Clubrooms, Ahiaruhi, Wairarapa - Friday July 23rd at 7:30pm (Note change in the time)

Winter Astrocamp

Winter Astrocamp, Fri 6th - Sun 8th August 2010 at the Carterton RSA

Held from Friday until Sunday evening, the focus of Winter Astrocamp is observational astronomy and astrophotography. During the day there will be the opportunity to observe the Sun. In the evenings we have the wonders of the winter Milky Way and beyond. In addition to observing we have, during the day, a programme of lectures and workshops with opportunities to exchange ideas and socialise.

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Programme of Presentations

Flyers for the Astrocamp are available for anyone to download/print to display at work, schools, public notice boards etc.

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Noticeboard

The Phoenix Astronomical Society Noticeboard Stardate 2011 will be held from the 6th to 11th of January
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The Phoenix Astronomical Society

The Phoenix Astronomical Society (located in the lower North Island of New Zealand) is an extremely active and enthusiastic society whose aim is to make astronomy accessible to everyone whatever their level of interest and knowledge; to increase public awareness of astronomy and related sciences, and to share with others the mysteries and wonders of the universe of which we are all a part.