New Plymouth Observatory

New Plymouth Observatory
OrganizationNew Plymouth Astronomical Society
LocationRobe Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Coordinates39°03′46″S 174°04′25″E / 39.0627°S 174.0737°E / -39.0627; 174.0737
Established1920
Websitehttp://sites.google.com/site/astronomynp/
Location of New Plymouth Observatory

New Plymouth Observatory was opened in 1920 and is situated on Marsland Hill (Pūkākā), Robe Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand, and is the home of the New Plymouth Astronomical Society (NPAS).[1]

The Society opens the Observatory to the Public, Tuesday evenings. Winter hours are 7.30-9.00pm. Summer hours are 8.30-10.00pm.

References

  1. ^ "Taranaki Daily News". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 20 August 1920. Retrieved 2025-02-16.