Carter Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Wellington Botanic Garden, New Zealand.
The observatory contains two major telescopes, a digital planetarium, and multiple exhibition spaces showcasing astronomical phenomena and space exploration.
Parliament established Carter Observatory in 1937 to honor Charles Carter, whose estate funded the facility, with official opening occurring in 1941.
The facility presents exhibitions about Matariki, explaining how Māori people used celestial navigation techniques across the Pacific Ocean.
The observatory operates daily with extended evening hours, offering telescope viewing sessions on Saturday nights starting one hour after sunset.
Visitors can examine actual asteroid samples and experience space travel simulation through the Tūhura Space Module installation.
Location: Wellington Region
Address: 40 Salamanca Rd, Kelburn, Wellington 6012
Website: http://museumswellington.org.nz/space-place
GPS coordinates: -41.28437,174.76697
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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