Astronomy

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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.

• Occultation Section   (occsec.wellington.net.nz)

  This Web site exists to promote and encourage occultation observing in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.

• 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.

• 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.

• Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand   (www.rasnz.org.nz)

  Promotion and extension of knowledge of astronomy and related branches of science.

• 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.

• Star Dome   (www.stardome.org.nz)

  Provide a observatory for astronomy giving full information on outer space and stars.

• StarGazer   (home.clear.net.nz/pages/adze)

  A Web site containing many links and discussions pertaining to the sciences.

• Starlab Astronomy   (www.starlab-astronomy.co.nz)

  A portable planetarium that comes to your school, supplemented by a range of fun and educational activity programmes.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.