Story: Astronomy – overview

More links and websites

• Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand
  This is a detailed site about the society and affiliated astronomical groups in New Zealand. It gives information about what’s in the sky each month, future astronomical events, and new discoveries. The site also contains excellent educational links and abstracts of papers published in the society’s journal Southern Stars.

• Space Place at Carter Observatory

  This site gives a history of the Carter Observatory, an overview of astronomical research in New Zealand, latest astronomical news, and some education links.

• Stardome Observatory

  A rich site created by Auckland’s Stardome Observatory. It contains many links to educational sites.

• Stonehenge Aotearoa

  The site has information about the southern night sky, latest astronomy news, Māori astronomy, the Phoenix Astronomical Society, and educational events.

More suggestions and sources

• Best, Elsdon. The astronomical knowledge of the Maori genuine and empirical. Christchurch: Kiwi, 2002 (originally published 1922).
• Galaxy – Te Korurangi. Auckland: Education Section, Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand, 1999–2004.
• Hyde, Vicki. Night skies above New Zealand. Auckland: New Holland, 2003.
• Orchiston, Wayne. Nautical astronomy in New Zealand: the voyages of James Cook. Wellington: Carter Observatory Board, 1998.