Whangarei Observatory

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" F/7 Newtonian Reflector telescope, members also bring along their own telescopes for public viewing.

External links

* [http://www.astronomynorth.orcon.net.nz/ Northland Astronomical Society]


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