Rocket Fuel and NASA Research at the Tauranga Astronomical Society
- May 10
- 2 min read
Space exploration might feel like something that only happens on the other side of the world, but the local connection to high-level research is closer than you think. This Tuesday, the local community has a chance to hear directly from a scientist who has bridged the gap between the Bay of Plenty and the world’s most famous space agency.
Dr Rebecca Taylor will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming meeting. She plans to share her expertise on the chemistry of rocket fuel and the story of how her career led her to work with NASA. For rangatahi interested in STEM, this is a rare opportunity to see a clear pathway from local education to international scientific contribution.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 12 May
Time: 7:30 pm (Main meeting ends around 9:00 pm)
Location: Otumoetai Sport & Recreation Club, Fergusson Park, Matua
Cost: $5.00 for visitors, free for members and school-age children
Payment: Cash or bank transfer only (No EFTPOS)
The evening is not just about the guest lecture. If the Bay of Plenty weather behaves, the observatory will be open for telescope viewing. Attendees can expect to see Jupiter and various deep-sky star clusters. It is a practical way for kaiako and families to engage with the physical sciences in a local setting.
Join the Tauranga Astronomical Society for a Night Under the Stars
Beyond the guest presentations, the society offers a space for anyone curious about the universe to learn how to use professional-grade equipment. Their library and loan telescopes provide resources for those wanting to take their interest in physics and astronomy further.
Ngā mihi nui to the crew from the Tauranga Astronomical Society for keeping the telescopes ready and the Milo warm for our local rangatahi to get a taste of NASA-level science. Check out TAS below:
Website: https://tas.org.nz/
Contact: tas.secretary@gmail.com
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