Links to find out more about Matariki astronomical events – Carter observatory http://www.carterobservatory.org/matariki-at-carter-0
Levin http://www.horoastronomy.org.nz/blog-posts/matarikicelebrationswithtetakere
Look out for the Special Matariki Talk on the Maramataka, Wednesday 19 June,
Presented by Dr Pauline Harris of Victoria University and members of the Society for Māori Astronomy, Research and Traditions (SMART).

Space Doctor long-playing orbital mix 

Playlist

Things can only get better by D:Ream. I Feel Better (Joe Hot Chip remix). Supernature (Cerrone). Epilogue, Pt 2 (NASA) by Jeff Wayne (War of the Worlds). Out of the dark  by Redanka (16 Bit Lolitas remix). Mind Control – Danmass instrumental by Africa Bambaata + the Nebular Funk. The War of the Worlds, Mercury Theatre with Orson Welles + Burnin’ by Daft Punk (slam mix).

Also played in intro:

’39 by Queen. The sounds of Jupiter as sampled by the Voyager spacecraft mixed in to some beats, Yoda State’s Alchemist Experience by Andrea Belluzi.

Replay on at 4pm Mondays

Hoping to have a live telescope viewing show soon; let me know if you’re keen to be on the (small) list of invitees…[email protected]