THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
On behalf of the project team behind World Space Week in New Zealand for 2011, I'd like to extend my thanks to all those involved with the project -- event organisers, participating schools, attendees and other supporters.
We hope you enjoyed World Space Week and will join us again next year, which promises to build on this year's
efforts. We'd appreciate your feedback on what you enjoyed or would like to see next year -- use our
Contact Form to let us know.
And if you'd like to stay informed about other space events and activities throughout the year, educational
programmes and opportunities for schools -- please also consider joining
KiwiSpace Foundation as either member or free subscriber.
Mark Mackay.
Executive Director,
KiwiSpace Foundation
Events in all regions
World Space Week Podcasts
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Free Podcast,
President of World Space Week Association, introduces why we celebrate WSW and what the future holds…
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Free Podcast,
Planetary scientist at NASA: Why life is so remarkable and what life may exist on Mars…
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Free Podcast,
Life as an astronomer at the European Southern Observatory, and exoplanets…
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Free Podcast,
Theoretical physicist and head of ROSA, on the future of the European space programme…
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Free Podcast,
SKA international founding board member; Melanie Johnston-Hollitt: What we might dicover with the biggest telescope ever built…
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Free Podcast,
What changes we need for human colonisation of Mars within the next 15 years.…
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Exhibits and Venues
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Dave's Space Museum, Te Awamutu
Allow 1-2 hours.
Try out the spaceflight simulator, watch a space show and view growing collection of space memorabilia.…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
Spaceflight exhibit: Inspired by the work of Sir William Pickering, New Zealand's very own space pioneer.…
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Stardome, Auckland
Open 7 days, hours vary
Discover our cutting edge displays such as NASA space suits, model rockets, planets, meteorites and more!…
NZ Space Showcase
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Kiwis co-leading an international project to study explosions on the Sun…
What happened during World Space Week 2011?
Lead-up to World Space Week
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Clubrooms @ MOTAT, Auckland
Mon 3 Oct - 7:30pm
Share your passion for spaceflight - past, present and future…
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Your Backyard, Nationwide
Mon 3 Oct - 7:52pm, Mon 3 Oct - 9:29pm
A marvel of human spaceflight, passing overhead.…
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Stardome, Auckland
Mon 3 Oct - 8pm
A getting started guide to astrophotography…
Tuesday 4 October
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Your Backyard, Nationwide
8:30pm
A marvel of human spaceflight, passing overhead.…
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Online, Global
2:30am
5 online forums for young professionals and students…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
11am, 3pm
Stunning HD 360-degree fulldome video, narrated by Ewan McGregor…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
1:30pm
Relive the excitement of the early days of exploration in this fulldome movie.…
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Stardome, Auckland
4pm, 6pm
Experience the wonders of NZ's night sky in the planetarium……
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Stardome, Auckland
8pm
An adults-only night sky viewing, in style.…
Wednesday 5 October
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
8pm
An exclusive viewing of this stunning film, presented by Wellington Astronomical Society…
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Your Backyard, Nationwide
7:32pm
A marvel of human spaceflight, passing overhead.…
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Hamilton Observatory, Hamilton
8:30pm
Visit the observatory, see our range of telescopes and hear an introductory talk about astronomy.…
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Online, Global
2:30am
5 online forums for young professionals and students…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
11am, 3pm
Stunning HD 360-degree fulldome video, narrated by Ewan McGregor…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
1:30pm
Relive the excitement of the early days of exploration in this fulldome movie.…
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Stardome, Auckland
4pm, 6pm
Experience the wonders of NZ's night sky in the planetarium……
Thursday 6 October
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Online, Global
2pm, 7pm
Live video conference and Q&A session with former commander of the International Space Station.…
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Stardome, Auckland
7pm
Learn what it's really like to be an astronomer.…
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Your Backyard, Nationwide
8:11pm
A marvel of human spaceflight, passing overhead.…
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Online, Global
12am
5 online forums for young professionals and students…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
11am, 3pm
Stunning HD 360-degree fulldome video, narrated by Ewan McGregor…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
1:30pm
Relive the excitement of the early days of exploration in this fulldome movie.…
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Stardome, Auckland
4pm, 6pm
Experience the wonders of NZ's night sky in the planetarium……
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Stardome, Auckland
8pm
Be expertly guided through the visible night sky, then see them for yourself through the courtyard telescopes.…
Friday 7 October
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BigLittleBang.com,
5pm
A virtual launch party for World Space Week in the LittleBigBang universe…
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Stardome, Auckland
7pm
Learn what it's really like to be an astronomer.…
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Stardome, Auckland
7:30pm
Talks and telescope viewing, for younger members (6-13)…
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Online, Global
12am, 8pm
5 online forums for young professionals and students…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
11am, 3pm
Stunning HD 360-degree fulldome video, narrated by Ewan McGregor…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
1:30pm
Relive the excitement of the early days of exploration in this fulldome movie.…
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Stardome, Auckland
4pm, 6pm
Experience the wonders of NZ's night sky in the planetarium……
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Stardome, Auckland
8pm
Be expertly guided through the visible night sky, then see them for yourself through the courtyard telescopes.…
Saturday 8 October
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Stardome, Auckland
7pm
Learn what it's really like to be an astronomer.…
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Levin Library, Levin
7:30pm
Join the Levin Stargazers for International Observe the Moon Night.…
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Your Backyard, Nationwide
7:53pm
A marvel of human spaceflight, passing overhead.…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
11am, 3pm
Stunning HD 360-degree fulldome video, narrated by Ewan McGregor…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
1:30pm
Relive the excitement of the early days of exploration in this fulldome movie.…
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Stardome, Auckland
2pm
Blast off on an amazing ride into space with Tycho the dog.…
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Stardome, Auckland
3pm
They don't want the high seas, they want the universe…
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Stardome, Auckland
4pm, 8pm
Experience the wonders of NZ's night sky in the planetarium……
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Stardome, Auckland
8pm
Be expertly guided through the visible night sky, then see them for yourself through the courtyard telescopes.…
Sunday 9 October
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Stardome, Auckland
7pm
Learn what it's really like to be an astronomer.…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
11am, 3pm
Stunning HD 360-degree fulldome video, narrated by Ewan McGregor…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
1:30pm
Relive the excitement of the early days of exploration in this fulldome movie.…
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Stardome, Auckland
2pm
Blast off on an amazing ride into space with Tycho the dog.…
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Stardome, Auckland
3pm
They don't want the high seas, they want the universe…
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Stardome, Auckland
6pm, 8pm
Experience the wonders of NZ's night sky in the planetarium……
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Stardome, Auckland
8pm
Be expertly guided through the visible night sky, then see them for yourself through the courtyard telescopes.…
Monday 10 October
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Online, Global
6pm
Prof. Scott Madry explains what the SHS-SP is, and why you should come along for the ride.…
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Stardome, Auckland
10am, 1pm
Be entertained rain or shine with a fun and educational astronomy show…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
11am, 3pm
Stunning HD 360-degree fulldome video, narrated by Ewan McGregor…
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Carter Observatory, Wellington
1:30pm
Relive the excitement of the early days of exploration in this fulldome movie.…
Other events in October
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Online, Global
Want to meet the people behind World Space Week in NZ? Join our online meeting and be part of the team…
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Te Kowhai Airfield, Hamilton
Flair is the must visit aviation expo event for any enthusiast and professional.…
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