How planets are created and why they revolve with Stuart Murray - Tauranga Astronomical Society
Understanding how planetary systems form gives local kaiako and rangatahi a frontline seat to the physical laws governing our universe. The Tauranga Astronomical Society is hosting an upcoming public evening featuring guest presentations and local telescope viewing.
Society member Stuart Murray will present the main talk, titled "How planets are created and why they revolve". The presentation uses a visual story to explain planetary accretion and the fundamental forces of physics that drive planetary motion. Following the break, member Mike Taylor will deliver a short presentation on spectroscopy, introducing how scientists analyze light to determine the chemical composition of celestial bodies.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Tuesday 13 October at 7:30 pm
Location: Tauranga Astronomical Society Observatory, Otumoetai Sport & Recreation Club building, Fergusson Park (end of Tilby Drive, Matua, Tauranga)
Speakers: Stuart Murray (Planetary Formation) and Mike Taylor (Spectroscopy)
Admission: $5.00 for adult visitors, free for members, and free for school-age children
Payment: Cash or bank transfer only (there is no EFTPOS available on site)
Telescope Viewing: Scheduled from approximately 8:20 pm onwards, targeting Venus (5% illuminated crescent), a 7% illuminated thin crescent Moon, and Saturn with its rings (weather permitting)
Refreshments: Tea, coffee, Milo, and biscuits available for $2 during the 8:20 pm break
Place-based science brings abstract physics concepts into sharp focus right here in the Bay of Plenty. Observing Saturn or the thin crescent of Venus through telescopes at Fergusson Park helps rangatahi connect textbook theories directly to authentic scientific observation.
Ngā mihi nui to the Tauranga Astronomical Society, Stuart Murray, and Mike Taylor for organizing accessible community events. Kaiako are grateful that there are opportunities to find out more about the real world science that is happening in Aotearoa.
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