Presenter(s): Dr Ken Wishaw Affiliation(s): Australasian Dark Sky Alliance Session details: Saturday, 2022-04-23 05:30:00, ONL Abstract The biggest threat to the pursuit of visual astronomy is light pollution. Australia’s population increase, ignorance of light pollution as an issue, and the use of inappropriate lighting techniques have all contributed to the problem. Increasing numbers of satellites…
Presenter(s): Ed Budding Affiliation(s): Carter Observatory, VUW and UoC, New Zealand Session details: Saturday, 2020-04-11 02:00:00, SUN Abstract In recent years there has been burgeoning interest in searching out Sagan’s “little blue dot” — the twin to Earth, that will somehow advance our approach to the deeper issue “Are we alone?” These matters undoubtedly add…
Presenter(s): NACAA Inc Session details: Saturday, 2020-04-11 06:15:00, STAR Abstract NACAA Inc has an unusual constitution. It’s an ephemeral event that only occurs every two years, and moves from state to state. NSW, where NACAA is incorporated, requires us to have an AGM every year. The committee members look after each odd year. Every even…
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