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Monthly Members Night (click for details)

  • Hamilton Astronomical Society 183 Brymer Road Hamilton, Waikato, 3200 New Zealand (map)

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

Tonight - A presentation, followed by informal chat with tea and coffee.

Tonight’s Talk

The Cutting Edge of Chemical Rockets

Speaker: Charlie Cooper (from Hamilton Astronomical Society)

Get ready for a deep dive into the latest advances in chemical rocketry, with SpaceX's Raptor engine as the star example. We'll break down the extreme engineering challenges behind rocket engines, explore the fundamental physics that drive them, and uncover how cutting-edge manufacturing techniques are reshaping their design. If you’re curious about the future of high-performance rocketry, this talk is for you!

Weds 9 April 2025, 7:30 pm.

Earlier Event: 2 April
Public Night