Monthly Members’ Night - second Wednesday of each month except January.

Tonight - A presentation, followed by informal chat over tea or coffee. Telescope viewing possible afterwards depending on weather and availablilty of scope operators.

Tonight’s Talk

The Search for Earth 2.0
Part 1: Discovering Exoplanets

Speaker: Chris Benton (from Auckland Astronomical Society)

With over 5,000 planets beyond our Solar System discovered to date, astronomers are unveiling a vast array of “other worlds.” Chris will delve into the methods used to detect these planets, from the transit method to direct imaging, and explore how scientists gather data on their size, composition, and potential for supporting life. He will also discuss the concept of “Earth 2.0” – the search for exoplanets that closely resemble our home planet and could potentially support life. We look forward to seeing you all there for this informative and stimulating discussion.