New Plymouth Observatory. Taranaki. New Zealand.
S 39° 03.760 E 174° 04.420
60H E 246804 N 5672192
A small Observatory situated on the top of Marsland Hill in New Plymouth.
Waymark Code: WM78X0
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 09/20/2009
Views: 5
In 1921 the New Plymouth Observatory was built on the southern end of the hill, so the town's people could explore the cosmos. It is the home of the New Plymouth Astronomical Society (NPAS).
The Society opens the Observatory to the Public, Tuesday evenings. Winter hours are 7.30-9.30pm, Summer hours are 8.30-10.30pm. Group bookings by arrangement.
A planetarium was added in 1975.
Photo shows the Observatory on Marsland Hill with Mt Taranaki (Mt Egmont) in the background.
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: No
Radio Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: Yes
Is this a Club Observatory?: Yes
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1921
Solar Telescopes?: Not listed
Site URL: Not listed
Altitude (meters): Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!