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The Beverly-Begg Observatory is a New Zealand
astronomical observatory An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial, marine, or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geophysical, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed. His ...
, situated in Robin Hood Park in the Belleknowes part of Dunedin's town belt. It was established in 1922 by the
Dunedin Astronomical Society The Dunedin Astronomical Society Incorporated (DAS) is an amateur astronomical group operating from the Beverly-Begg Observatory Dunedin, New Zealand. It is affiliated with the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand and with the Otago Institute ...
(DAS) and is the home of the group.


History

The observatory is named after local astronomers
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(1822-1907) and
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(1876-1965). The annex was added in the 1960s. On 6 September 2008 the society unveiled a new 35 cm Celestron instrument on a
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Paramount ME robotic telescope mount with camera totalling $38,000, replacing a 30.5 cm reflector telescope that had been in use since 1973. In addition $9,000 was spent upgrading the observatory facilities, including raising the floor by 1 m and installing computer screens displaying images captured by the telescope.


Operation

The observatory is open to the public on Sunday nights from 7:30 pm during the winter months (when New Zealand daylight saving time is not in force). Access for education and private groups may be made by arrangement through the Dunedin Astronomical Society's education officer. The annex is used by the society for meetings and talks. The observatory facilities are available for DAS members to use.


References

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