New Zealand Astronomy websites sorted alphabetically.
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Astronomy in New Zealand
(www.astronomy.net.nz)Atmospheric images from the Southern Hemisphere, captured by Paul Moss.
View Website - Wellington Astronomy - Nature and Wildlife Photography
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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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AstronomyNZ
(www.astronomynz.org.nz)Information on Stonehenge-Aotearoa, southern night sky maps and images.
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ASTRONZ
(www.astronomy.co.nz)Owned and operated by the Auckland Astronomical Society, ASTRONZ imports a wide range of precision-engineered telescopes direct from the manufacturer to astronomers and night sky enthusiasts.
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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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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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Benmore Peak Observatory
(www.observatory.org.nz)A not-for-profit amateur astronomical observatory atop the Benmore Range in the Waitaki, North Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand.
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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.
View Website - Tekapo and Mt Cook Astronomy - Custom and Personal Tours
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Frank Bateson
(www.rasnz.org.nz/SouthernStars/Vol38Abs.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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Gifford Observatory
(www.gifford-observatory.wellington.net.nz)A restored observatory in Wellington, hosting monthly meetings and short talks by informed speakers, along with observing if weather permits.
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Hamilton Astronomical Society
(www.has.org.nz)We are a non-profit making organisation which provides a focus in the Waikato for people with an astronomical interest, and an educational resource for academic organisations and the general public.
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Hawera Observatory
(www.haweraobservatory.org.nz)An astronomical observatory and society. Hosting social and educational events to help you learn more about the night sky and wonders of the universe.
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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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Kaikoura Night Sky
(www.kaikouranightsky.co.nz)A unique tour designed to introduce you to the spectacular Southern Hemisphere night sky over New Zealand. Using practical knowledge, science, Maori knowledge and stories, your guide will take you on a journey from horizon to horizon.
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Kiwi2Space
(www.kiwi2space.co.nz)A Christchurch team of space enthusiasts aiming to design, build and launch a rocket capable of reaching space.
