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GADOT is a Wellington based organisation guarding against development at Te Rae Kai Hau Point protecting the day and night sky is an important part of this guardianship (kaitiaki)
The sky is one of the THREE 'Scapes at the point. Ranginui (incl Atea) - Papatuanuku - Tangaroa more at www.gadot.org.nz
 

 

 

 

 
 

Guarding Against Destruction of the night sky at
Te Rae Kai Hau Point aka Te Raekaihau Point

Astronomy for Wellington,
New Zealand, and the World

- inspired by the light and dark of the southern sky

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The International Year of Astronomy - what is it?
The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) will be a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture, highlighted by the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei. The aim of the Year is to stimulate worldwide interest, especially among young people, in astronomy and science under the central theme "The Universe, Yours to Discover".
IYA2009 NZ National Node

IAU - International Astronomy Union
UNESCO

 
 

International Sidewalk Astronomy Night

ISAN NZ story and photos here: ISAN2009

April 4th 2009 1pm to 11pm
Civic Square near library
night sky activity in Wellington

ISAN official Website Here

International Sidewalk Astronomy Night

Full ISAN NZ story and photos here: ISAN2008

April 12th 2008 1pm to 11pm
Waterfront Queens Wharf
near sails and Rainbow Warrior
night sky activity in Wellington
see 2007 event here

ISAN official Website Here

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'STARS' 6 screen performance
2nd June 2009
Galatos (MIC Toi Rerehiko)
Auckland

 

  
 

 
           
 

 

check out the Astronomy In New Zealand swicki at eurekster.com