Skip to main content

Story: Astronomy – overview

Albert Jones, amateur astronomer

Image
Albert Jones, amateur astronomer

Supernova and comet discoverer Albert Jones is shown here alongside the telescope he built in 1948 and with which he made all his observations. He has been awarded an OBE and honorary doctorate of science in recognition of his contribution to astronomical programmes.

Using this item

Private collection

This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.

All images & media in this story

How to cite this page

Maggy Wassilieff, Astronomy – overview – An enthusiast’s pursuit, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/7998/albert-jones-amateur-astronomer (accessed 25 June 2026).

Story by Maggy Wassilieff, published 2 March 2009.