Useful Links
A few good places to keep exploring — from New Zealand astronomy clubs to solar images, telescope projects and beautiful views of the southern sky.
What’s happening on the Sun?
Take a look at the latest solar images from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. Explore different views of the Sun and activity in its atmosphere.
Explore NASA’s solar images
False colour view. Image timing is shown on the image.
Astronomy around New Zealand
Royal Astronomical Society of NZ
A starting point for astronomy in Aotearoa, with information and connections to societies around the country.
Visit RASNZ AucklandStardome Observatory
Explore Auckland’s observatory and planetarium, and find out what’s on at Stardome.
Visit StardomeExplore a little further
The Nine Planets
Get to know the planets, moons and other objects that share our corner of space.
Explore the solar system NASA image gallerySaturn through Cassini’s eyes
Browse views of Saturn, its rings and its moons from NASA’s Cassini mission.
Browse Cassini images Dark skiesThe night sky in the world
A historical atlas showing the reach of artificial light and its effect on our view of the night sky.
View the light pollution atlasPeople, projects & equipment
Astronz
Browse telescopes, binoculars, mounts and astronomy accessories from a New Zealand retailer.
Visit Astronz New Zealand night sky photographyNight Kiwi Photography
Explore Dan’s photographs of the Milky Way, aurora and New Zealand landscapes beneath the stars.
Explore Night Kiwi A telescope with a differenceThe Binoscope project
Take a look at David Moorhouse’s binocular telescope project and the work behind it.
Discover the Binoscope