Whangarei Observatory

Whangarei Observatory is associated with the Northland Astronomical Society (NAS), and situated in the Heritage Park grounds, off State Highway 14 in Maunu, Whangarei, New Zealand

The observatory is open for public viewing evenings every month on the Saturday nearest to the Moon's first quarter phase.

As well as the society's 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, members also bring along their own telescopes for public viewing.

External links

Northland Astronomical Society

Coordinates: 35°44′29″S 174°16′06″E / 35.74150°S 174.26845°E / -35.74150; 174.26845

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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