WHAKATĀNE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Stargazing for everyone in Whakatāne.
Tuesday & Friday · 7.30 pm
Weather dependent. Check the latest viewing notice before travelling.
KEEP EXPLORING
See the Moon, planets and telescope targets for your next look up.
Find your way around the night sky with an interactive planetarium.
Discover an image and its story. Visit our APOD page, or explore NASA directly.
Explore a sky chart for our area. Check the location, date and time when planning your observing.
OUR VIEW OF THE SKY
Explore recent imagery from station NZ0040 in the Global Meteor Network. Check the image timestamp for its capture time.
A LITTLE GUIDANCE FOR YOUR NEXT LOOK UP
From familiar constellations to distant nebulae, the night sky rewards a little curiosity.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
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See the visitor page for directions and practical information before setting out.
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Bring warm layers for time outside and your questions about the sky.
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Viewing is weather dependent. Check the latest public viewing notice before travelling.
KEEP LOOKING UP, TOGETHER
Meet local stargazers, learn together, and get involved.
School groups are welcome. Interested in organising a group visit? Get in touch and tell us about your group.
Want to learn how to use a telescope? Ask us about getting involved with the society.
