The New Zealand Astronomy category includes NZ websites related to Astronomy, Astrophysical, Astronomical, Telescope, Telescopes, Lab, Laboratory, Laboratories and more.
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MOA Project (www.vuw.ac.nz/scps/about/welcome.aspx)The Microlensing Observations in Astrophysics (MOA) Project is a joint Japanese/New Zealand experiment. MOA is designed to perform large-scale astronomical photometry in the hope of detecting interesting astrophysical phenomena.
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Transit of Venus (www.transitofvenus.auckland.ac.nz)
The Transit of Venus project is designed to excite New Zealand students about the great 18th century scientific adventure, which literally gave us the measure of the universe. The expedition, led by Captain James Cook, was imaginative, daring, risky and hugely productive scientifically.
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Hercules (www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz/documents/2004%20Conference%20Programme.pdf)
The High Efficiency and Resolution Canterbury University Large Echelle Spectrograph is under construction in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Canterbury.
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Professor John Hearnshaw (www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz/people/hearnshaw.shtml)
A Professor of Astronomy at Canterbury University, John Hearnshaw is internationally recognised for his research on extrasolar planets.
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Telescopes NZ (www.telescopes.net.nz)Online stockist of quality telescopes and binoculars.
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Frank Bateson (rasnz.org.nz/FrankBateson.htm)
A New Zealand astronomer, responsible for establishing the Mount John Observatory near Lake Tekapo and founding the Variable Star Section (VSS) of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand.
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Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand (www.rasnz.org.nz)
Promotion and extension of knowledge of astronomy and related branches of science.
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Sir William Hayward Pickering (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Hayward_Pickering)
A New Zealand born rocket scientist who headed Pasadena, California's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for 22 years, and was a senior NASA luminary who pioneered the exploration of space.
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Tom Davis (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Davis_(Cook_Islands))
A former Cook Island's Prime Minister, who became a space surgeon for NASA during the early stages of his career and researched the biological effects of humans in space.
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Beatrice Tinsley (www.nzedge.com/heroes/tinsley.html)A rocket scientist who performed ground-breaking research on how galaxies change and evolve over time, and went on to became Professor of Astronomy at Yale University.
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Star Dome (www.stardome.org.nz)
Provide a observatory for astronomy giving full information on outer space and stars.
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Astronomy in New Zealand (www.astronomy.net.nz)
Atmospheric images from the Southern Hemisphere, captured by Paul Moss.
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Auckland Astronomical Society (www.astronomy.org.nz)The Auckland Astronomical Society was founded in 1922 and is today New Zealand's largest astronomical society.
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Earth and Sky (www.earthandsky.co.nz)
Based in the Lake Tekapo township, in the middle of New Zealand's South Island, offering guided tours of the Mt John Observatory. Tours include both daytime visits and evening tours, where you will observe the stars in the night sky.
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Rocket Lab
(www.rocketlab.co.nz)
Focused on delivering pioneering technology and specialised components to the international space industry. Rocket Lab's aim is to provide innovative, low-cost solutions that enable public access to space and develop a space industry within New Zealand.
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AstronomyNZ (www.astronomynz.org.nz)
Information on Stonehenge-Aotearoa, southern night sky maps and images.
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Astronomy In Your Hands (www.astronomyinyourhands.com)
Hands-on astronomy activities for classroom and home, developed by Chris Hilder, an astronomy educator from Port Chalmers.
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Centre for Radiophysics and Space Research (www.crsr.ac.nz)
Based at AUT Technology Park, CRSR was established in 2004 to facilitate the development of sciences and technologies associated with radio astronomy and space research.
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Wellington Astronomical Society (www.was.org.nz)An incorporated society for anyone who is interested in stars, planets or any other topic related to astronomy.
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New Zealand Rocketry (www.rockets.co.nz)The home of Aerospace Education, Australasia's largest consumer rocketry distributor. Check out school programmes available, order rockets online and find out more about rocketry in New Zealand.
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New Zealand Rocketry Association (www.rockets.co.nz/nzra/nzra.htm)
An association for all aerospace and rocket enthusiasts in New Zealand. Contacts in Auckland, Thames, Bay of Plenty, the Hutt Valley and Christchurch.
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Meltzers (www.meltzers.co.nz)
An Auckland retailer, specialised in binoculars, telescopes and magnifying glasses.
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NZ Telescopes (www.nztelescopes.co.nz)
Based in Timaru, NZ Telescopes sells a range of telescopes and related equipment to astronomy enthusiasts. Courier delivery is available nationwide.
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New Zealand Spaceflight Association(www.nzspace.org.nz)
A non-profit organisation which exists to promote an informed approach to astronautics and related sciences.
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