New Zealand has fantastic facilities to educate visitors of the marvels of space. There are a range of theatres nationwide which show the wonders of the southern hemisphere's night sky, exploring galaxies, comets, clusters, our solar system, the moon, sun and much more.
New Zealand has fantastic facilities to educate visitors of the marvels of space. There are a range of theatres nationwide which show the wonders of the southern hemisphere's night sky, exploring galaxies, comets, clusters, our solar system, the moon, sun and much more. more
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A unique opportunity to visit a fully functioning scientific observatory, navigating your way through the Southern Sky. Daytime guided tours and night stargazing tours at Mt John Observatory. See our own Milky Way Galaxy and Sirius - the brightest star in our sky...(more)
Kaikoura Night Sky is a unique tour designed to introduce you to the Spectacular Southern Hemisphere Night Sky over New Zealand. Using Practical Knowledge, Science, Maori Knowledge and Stories your guide will take you on a journey from horizon to horizon. Tours run nightly for 1-1½ hours and commence approximately one hour after sunset...(more)
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium is one of the Auckland region's most popular and best loved attractions. A visit to Stardome is a unique and fun learning experience for all ages. Planetarium shows run every night and weekend afternoons about space, astronauts, black holes and many other topics. Evening shows include courtyard telescope viewing (weather permitting). Open day/night and rain/shine...(more)
Whakatane Observatory (Sky of Plenty.com) Hurinui Avenue, Whakatane. We have 3 telescopes in 2 observatories, with equipment for astrophotography and solar viewing as well. Open all year round for individuals, groups or schools...(more)