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Situated in Auckland's One Tree Hill Domain the Auckland Observatory and Planetarium better known as Stardome, is New Zealand's leading astronomical attraction. Stardome delivers an information resource and edutainment experience to close to 60,000 New Zealanders every year, 60% of which are children. Stardome can, through its planetarium, show you this sky at any time day or night, rain or shine.

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School Holiday Sessions for September 2008 ....more details

Dome Theatre Guide August Sessions   Dawn of the Space Age T, W, T, F, Sat, Sun: 7pm – 8pm Book now, phone 09-624 1246. For more info Celestial Navigation Tues 05 Aug only 8pm – 10pm Book now, phone 09-624 1246. For more info The Sky Tonight T, W, T, F, Sat, Sun: 8pm – 9:30pm Book now, phone 09-624 1246. For more info Heart of the Sun T, W, T, F, Sat, Sun: 9pm – 10:30pm Book now, phone 09-624 1246. For more info   Zula Patrol Sat & Sun: 2pm – 3pm Book now, phone 09-624 1246. For more info Legends of Orion: Sat & Sun: 3pm – 4pm Book now, phone 09-624 1246. For more info August Night Sky As soon as it gets dark on August nights it will become apparent that there is one object (apart from the moon) that is shining significantly brighter than everything else. This light can be found about half way up from the horizon in the early evening. This is Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system. Looking at it through binoculars or a small telescope it may  reveal four small dots near it, these are its four biggest moons - Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. ....more details Join the Stardome Crew. If you have some spare time (or know of someone who has) why not join us as a stellar volunteer.....more details   Stardome Observatory - New Zealand's Leading Astronomy Attraction Auckland City Council is a Major Supporter of Stardome.