Tauranga
Astronomical Society
Astronomy for everyone · Tauranga, NZ

Look up.
Get closer.

There’s a whole universe above us. Discover it with a friendly community of skywatchers, right here in Tauranga.

Come along Explore the club
Tauranga nowCalculating the current sky…Illustrated view · surface: NASA SVS
Local people. Extraordinary discoveries.Fergusson Park · Matua
Your place to explore the night sky
Public club nights

Your next great discovery
starts with showing up.

Talks, astronomy and telescope viewing

7.30 pm · 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
March–November · Fergusson Park

Plan your visit
A shared sense of wonder

Small club.
Very big possibilities.

First-time visitors, families and experienced astronomers—all brought together by curiosity.

TAS visitors and volunteers enjoying telescope viewingSee it for yourself

Observe together.

Meet the Moon and planets through our telescopes, with people who love sharing the view.

Join a viewing night
TAS telescopes on the real observatory viewing deckAsk. Explore. Understand.

Stay curious.

Talks, demonstrations and Astronomy 101 visits that bring space a little closer.

Schools & group visits
Your local astronomy community

You don’t need a telescope.
Just a little curiosity.

Come to a meeting, meet fellow skywatchers, learn something new and help share astronomy with our wider community.

Find your place at TAS
The TAS observatory's open sliding roof at Fergusson Park, with people gathered around a telescope
Discover with TAS

The sky doesn’t stand still.
Neither does our curiosity.

Latest club updates
Fireballs & discoveries

A moment of light.
Billions of years of history.

Explore meteor footage captured by TAS cameras and the science behind these visitors from space.

Things to watch

A good reason
to step outside.

Skywatching updates, satellite passes and astronomical events worth looking up for.

Club life

The people
behind the telescopes.

Meet our community and discover the observing, learning and outreach that bring us together.

First visit?

Everyone starts
somewhere.

Do I need to know anything about astronomy?

Everyone is welcome. Come along, ask questions and enjoy exploring with the club.

What happens if it’s cloudy?

Telescope viewing depends on clear skies. Club nights also include indoor presentations and activities. Always check the latest update for the specific event.

Can I bring my family or a group?

Families are welcome. Schools, clubs and other groups can enquire about an arranged visit and our Astronomy 101 programme.

How can I help the club?

Become a member or ask about volunteering. There are ways to help with events, hospitality, equipment and sharing astronomy with visitors.

The universe is better
when we explore it together.

Come for a night. Become a member. Be part of TAS.

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