The Science in the Stars
3 days ago
Astronomy has ancient connections to cultures around the world, including New Zealand. This June, New Zealanders can celebrate their connection with the stars with the rise of a special star...Read More
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Incoming! A new planetarium show at Stardome
May 1, 2017
In the California Academy of Sciences’ latest original planetarium show, Incoming!, audiences will discover how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changing...Read More
Stardome Turns 50!
March 13, 2017
On 21 March 1967, the doors to the new Auckland Observatory opened. Fifty years on, people are still looking up at the night sky from the same location, in what is now known as Stardome...Read More
New Show at Stardome – Capturing the Cosmos
February 27, 2017
Stardome has a new fulldome planetarium show starting in March, made by the team at the Melbourne Planetarium in partnership with the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-Sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO), a...Read More
Colonel Searfoss visits Stardome
October 22, 2016
Last night (Friday 21 October) Stardome customers and space fans were treated to a talk from former NASA astronaut Colonel Rick Searfoss. He visited Stardome to share his experiences as a NASA...Read More
What’s Happening at Stardome?
October 3, 2016
The Space Gallery & Exhibits area at Stardome is about to transform with the installation of two new interactive displays and a new layout for the front part of the gallery. Construction...Read More
Meet the Team: Vanessa
October 1, 2016
If you've ever been to an education session or school holiday programme at Stardome you may have run into Vanessa. She is a valuable member of our team with a love of science, teaching and all...Read More
Meet the Team: Danut
June 20, 2016
You may have spotted some of Danut’s images on our Facebook or Instagram. He loves taking pictures of the Sun and frequently helps out at our open days. How long have you worked/volunteered...Read More
Meet the Team: Kevin
April 18, 2016
You may have met Kevin when looking through the courtyard telescopes after a Night Sky show, or seen him behind the BBQ at a Music and Laser Light show. How long have you worked at...Read More
Stardome Welcomes New Board Appointment
January 8, 2016
Stardome Observatory and Planetarium is pleased to welcome a new trustee to the Auckland Observatory and Planetarium Trust board. Suzanne Wolton has been appointed to the Stardome board, bringing...Read More