Ian Griffin
Rare blood moon to be seen across the country
A rare blood moon will be seen across all of the country on Friday night. Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15th January
On today's episode, the US National Weather Service is warning of powerful winds in the LA area, where several major fires are still largely uncontained, an unusually large number of homeowners will… Audio
Six planets to line up in night sky
Six planets are lining up across the night sky this month in a so-called "parade of planets". Astronomer and planet discoverer Ian Griffin spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Road Trip: Ian Griffin
Otago Museum director and astronomer Ian Griffin has been a regular voice on RNZ's airwaves, keeping us updated on the best times to view auroras and solar storms, and explaining the science behind it… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 14 October 2024
On today's episode, New Zealand First wants to create a 100-billion-dollar New Zealand Future Fund - to build multi-decade infrastructure. The leader of the West Papua rebels, who took New Zealander… Audio
Comet not seen in 80,000 years to reappear this week
A comet that hasn't been visible in our sky for about 80,000 years will blaze back into view this week. Astronomer Ian Griffin spoke to Ian Griffin about Comet C/2023 A3. Audio
More intense solar storms could occur in coming weeks
Otago Museum director and astronomer Dr Ian Griffin says while the current solar storm is relatively mild, more intense aurora could occur over the coming weeks and months with the sun still heading… Audio
Oldest telescope in New Zealand discovered
Following the discovery of a box marked "old telescope", the Tuhura Otago Museum has become home to New Zealand's oldest telescope, dating back to 1736. The telescope is now in the 'Director's Choice'… Audio
Major geomagnetic storm hits Earth
A major geomagnetic storm is hitting Earth, and astronomers around Aotearoa are keeping their eyes peeled for the bright lights of Aurora Australis.
The storm was expected to reach severe conditions… Audio
NASA issues warning as stadium-sized asteroid passes by Earth
Asteroid 2008 OS7 is expected to come within 2.8 million kilometres of Earth. Audio
Saturn set to lose rings
Saturn, as we all know, is the coolest planet. And much of its coolness stems from its very sleek, elegant rings. So it was with much alarm that we read a hypothesis: that in 2025, just 13 or so… Audio
Very rare blue-super-moon lights up NZ skies
The skies above New Zealand will be lit up by a very rare blue moon tonight, the likes of which you won't see again for a long time. While blue moons are actually fairly common, for one to coincide… Video, Audio
The long and short of the Winter Solstice
It's a special day today... The winter solstice! The shortest day of the year. Now, all around the country, brave kiwis are diving into the sea for the midwinter dip. Meanwhile in Otago, Dr Ian… Audio
The best places to go 'aurora spotting' in Aotearoa
Tuhura Otago Museum director Ian Griffin is about to kick off a speaking tour around the prime locations, to help people know where to go for the best view for aurora lights. He talks to Jesse. Audio
Museums say national treasures at risk due to squeeze on funding
Museum and heritage leaders say they are caring for precious taonga but outside of Te Papa in Wellington, there is no government funding for this work. They say they are also struggling with… Audio
Southern Aurora lights up horizon
A solar storm is putting on a dazzling display at the moment, for those in the South Island.
Among the photographers capturing the Aurora last night was Otago Museum director Dr Ian Griffin who spoke… Audio
Green comet set to be visible this weekend
Well, this weekened the country is in for a once-in-50,000-year event: the appearance of the green comet above the country.
The spectacle of this highly anticipated celestial guest -- which… Audio
Stargazers treated to last lunar eclipse for several years
A total lunar eclipse took place very late last night, exciting those stargazers keen enough to take in the celestial light show.
There were crystal clear skies in the South Island but many further… Audio
The science behind tonight's total lunar eclipse
Tonight you can look upward and see a total lunar eclipse - definitely a sight not to be missed. But what's the science behind the spectacle? Audio
Jupiter closest it has been to earth in 59 years
Between meteorites, asteroid showers, the aurora australia and satellites, there's no shortage of bright spots in Aotearoa's night sky.
But this morning there was an extra brilliant sparkle -… Audio
