Nankivell Observatory
Nankivell Observatory, named after the late Garry Nankivell, a master optical craftsman, is situated in the Wairarapa, New Zealand. It is to become incorporated into the Matariki Research Observatory, now under development by members of the Phoenix Astronomical Society (NZ) (PAS).
The Nankivell Observatory houses an 8" Schmidt Camera with a 6" guide refractor built by Garry Nankivell.
External links
- Matariki Research Observatory
- Phoenix Astronomical Society website
41°05′59″S 175°34′43″E / 41.0997535°S 175.5786737°E / -41.0997535; 175.5786737
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Astronomical observatories in New Zealand
- Ashburton Astronomy Group Observatory
- Benmore Peak
- Beverly-Begg Observatory
- Carkeek Observatory
- Carter Observatory
- Cawthron Atkinson Observatory
- Farm Cove Observatory
- Gifford Observatory
- Hamilton Astronomical Society Observatory
- Hawera Observatory
- James Cook Observatory
- Mount Albert Grammar School
- Mount John University Observatory
- Nankivell Observatory
- New Plymouth Observatory
- North Otago Astronomical Society Observatory
- R. F. Joyce Observatory
- Southland Astronomical Society Observatory
- Stardome Observatory
- Thomas King Observatory
- Townsend Observatory
- Ward Observatory
- Whakatane Astronomical Society
- Whangarei Observatory
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