Ward Observatory

Ward Observatory

The Ward Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Wanganui, New Zealand. Named after Joseph Thomas Ward (1862-1927), it was built in 1901 and is administered by the Wanganui Astronomical Society.

The observatory houses a 24 cm telescope, the largest unmodified refractor telescope in use in New Zealand.

Located in Cooks Gardens, access to the observatory is from St Hill Street.

Public viewing is on Friday evenings from after dark, or by arrangement with the Astronomical Society. School groups by appointment.

External links

* [http://www.dnzb.govt.nz/dnzb/default.asp?Find_Quick.asp?PersonEssay=3W4 Dictionary of New Zealand biography of Joseph Thomas Ward]
* [http://www.historic.org.nz/Register/ListingDetail.asp?RID=170&sm= New Zealand Historic Places Trust listing]


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