Newcastle Space Frontier Society
"Yuri's Night" - World Space Party!
April 12, 2007
Silver Dolphin Restaurant, Panther's, Cardiff
Celebrate the anniversary of the first person in space, Yuri Gagarin, by coming along to this dinner with the NSFS! Check out the Yuri's Night official website for more information on the occasion. All are welcome. Bookings are essential - email nsfs@nssa.com.au or phone (02) 49635037. For more info visit www.nssa.com.au/nsfs.
Newcastle Space Frontier Society
Cinema Session - 'Sunshine'
11:30 am, April 14, 2007
Greater Union Cinema, Glendale
All are welcome to meet at the cinema at 11:30. We'll then have lunch in the SuperCentre and follow that with the movie. For more info visit www.nssa.com.au/nsfs.
Newcastle Space Frontier Society
Monthly Meeting, with NSFS member Ron Williams talking about Time Machines
April 17, 2007
Joy Cummings Community Centre
Corner of Pacific and Scott Streets, Newcastle.
Doors open at 7 pm for a 7.30 start. All are welcome. Regulars $2, guests are free. For more info visit www.nssa.com.au/nsfs.
Newcastle Astronomical Society
Presentation: 'Astrophotography' with Mike Salway of IceInSpace.com.au
Friday 27th April 2007, 7.30 - 9 p.m.
Linguistics Building GP1.1, Callaghan Campus, University of Newcastle
Mike Salway is an amateur astronomer who is recognised as one of Australia's top planetary imagers. He has always shared his knowledge and techniques, enabling others to benefit from his experience. Mike will talk about his evolution in planetary imaging and factors that influence the outcomes, and he will share his techniques for capturing and processing images.
For some stunning examples of his work, see this animation of jupiter and its moons and . For more information visit the NAS meetings page.
Newcastle Astronomical Society
Public Viewing Night
Saturday 28th April2007
Cook Park, Macarthur St, Shortland
Arrive around sunset.
NAS will be holding a free public viewing night. Amateur astronomers will be present with telescopes for viewing. BBQ facilities are available.
For the flyer (and a lovely picture of the Running Chicken Nebula) visit the NAS viewing night page.
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