Matariki Research Observatory
- Matariki Research Observatory
Matariki Research Observatory is the home observatory for the Phoenix Astronomical Society (PAS), Wairarapa, New Zealand. It incorporates the Nankivell Observatory.
The primary instrument is a 0.6m Cassegrain optical telescope, designed, constructed and funded by donations from PAS members.
The Nankivell Observatory houses an 8" Schmidt Camera with a 6" guide refractor built by the late Gary Nankivell.
External links
* [http://www.astronomynz.org.nz/matariki/matariki.htm Matariki Research Observatory]
* [http://www.astronomynz.org.nz/introduction/the-phoenix-astronomical-society.html Phoenix Astronomical Society website]
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