We are people from a variety of backgrounds and ages, with a common interest in viewing the sky at night and discussing the wonders of our universe. We have a small yet focused group who operate a Public night every Tuesday at the New Plymouth Observatory, on Marsland hill, Robe street, overlooking New Plymouth city. Entry fee is $5.

Observatory Resources
If you have seen the observatory on Marsland hill, you will note a large dome dominates the building. This houses a large, working, historically relevant refractive Telescope permanently mounted inside. We also have more recent reflecting telescopes, including the large, mirror based telescope frequently used for public nights.
In addition, a team of smaller telescopes available for group viewing sessions.
Though listed as having a Planetarium, instead we are currently operating a versatile computer projector for informing about and demonstrating what is in the night sky.

Who you might meet at Public night
Our current public facing members include but are not limited to the following personalities:
John - Public astronomy guru, has honed an excellent knowledge of the planets, and celestial objects of interest in the sky above New Plymouth.
Nick - Current president