Southland Astronomical Society Observatory — Invercargill, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
S 46° 24.321 E 168° 21.197
59G E 296563 N 4857509
New Zealand's southernmost astronomical observatory provides public viewing on Wednesday evenings between April and October.
Waymark Code: WM8CDN
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 03/11/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member admuk
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As a part of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery the Southland Astronomical Society Observatory provides locals with a great opportunity to view the stars above.

The telescope is a fork mounted 30cm (12 inch) diameter Cassegrain design. It can also be operated in the classical Newtonian configuration by removing the secondary mirror.
Observatory Purpose: Private

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

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

Site URL: [Web Link]

Altitude (meters): 20

Solar Telescopes?: Not listed

Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed
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!

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