Beverly-Begg Observatory

Beverly-Begg Observatory

The Beverly-Begg Observatory a New Zealand astronomical observatory, situated on Robin Hood Park in the Belleknowes part of Dunedin's town belt. It was established in 1922 by the Dunedin Astronomical Society and is the home of the group. The annex was added in the 1960s.

On 6 September 2008 the society unveiled a new 35 cm Celestron instrument on a Software Bisque Paramount ME robotic telescope mount with camera totalling $38,000, replacing a 30.5 cm reflector telescope that had been in use since 1973. In addition $9,000 was spent upgrading the observatory facilities, including raising the floor by 1 m and installing computer screens displaying images captured by the telescope. [cite web|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/dunedin/21339/beverly-begg-upgrade-unveiled|title=Beverly-Begg upgrade unveiled|date=8 September 2008|publisher=Otago Daily Times|accessdate=2008-09-08]

The observatory is open to the public on Sunday nights from 7:30 pm during the winter months (when New Zealand daylight savings time is not in force). Access for education and private groups may be made by arrangement through the Dunedin Astronomical Society's education officer.

The annex is used by the society for meetings and talks. The observatory facilities are available for for DAS member's use.

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