Lyttelton Timeball Station, Time ball station in Lyttelton, New Zealand.
The Lyttelton Timeball Station features an octagonal tower constructed with local scoria rock and Oamaru stone, housing a British astronomical clock and German time ball.
Built in 1876 as New Zealand's third time ball installation, the station helped maritime vessels determine their position by dropping a spherical weight daily at 1 PM.
The station represents a pivotal development in maritime navigation technology, enabling ships to accurately determine their longitude through precise chronometer synchronization.
The restored structure opens to visitors who can reach it within 2 minutes by car from Oxford Street or through a 10-minute walk from the Information Centre.
After destruction in the 2011 earthquakes, the station underwent a complete reconstruction with a $3 million investment, reopening to the public in November 2018.
Location: Christchurch City
Inception: 1876
Architects: Thomas Walter Cane
Website: http://historicplaces.org.nz/placesToVisit/canterbury/LytteltonTimeballStation.aspx
GPS coordinates: -43.60640,172.72700
Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:09
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