R. F. Joyce Observatory

R. F. Joyce Observatory
Location	Bells Road, West Melton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Coordinates	43°29′53″S 172°21′02″E / 43.4981°S 172.3505°E / -43.4981; 172.3505Coordinates: 43°29′53″S 172°21′02″E / 43.4981°S 172.3505°E / -43.4981; 172.3505
Website	http://www.cas.org.nz/

R. F. Joyce Observatory is the home observatory of the Canterbury Astronomical Society (CAS) and is situated near West Melton, Christchurch, New Zealand.

The observatory is the result of the bequest of R. F. Joyce, a founding member and former President of the CAS.

The primary instruments in use are a 14.5" Cassegrain telescope, a 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain, a 16" folded Newtonian and a 5" refractor (on loan from Carter Observatory).

External links

Canterbury Astronomical Society webpage
R. F. Joyce Observatory webpage

Astronomical observatories in New Zealand

Ashburton Astronomy Group Observatory
Benmore Peak
Beverly-Begg Observatory
Carter Observatory
Cawthron Atkinson Observatory
Farm Cove Observatory
Gifford Observatory
Hamilton Astronomical Society Observatory
Hawera Observatory
James Cook Observatory
Mount Albert Grammar School
Mount John University Observatory
Nankivell Observatory
New Plymouth Observatory
North Otago Astronomical Society Observatory
R. F. Joyce Observatory
Southland Astronomical Society Observatory
Stardome Observatory
Thomas King Observatory
Townsend Observatory
Ward Observatory
Whangarei Observatory

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