Beverly-Begg Observatory
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The Beverly-Begg Observatory astronomical observatory is situated on Robin Hood Park in the Belleknowes part of Dunedin's beautiful town belt. It was established in 1922 by the Dunedin Astronomical Society. The observatory and annex (added in the 1960s) remain the home of the Dunedin Astronomical Society.
The society is in the process of replacing the current 30.5 cm reflector telescope with a 35 cm Celestron instrument on a Software Bisque Paramount ME robotic telescope mount, and is upgrading the observatory facilities to make the instrument more accessible and easier to use.
The observatory is open to the public on Sunday nights from 7:30 pm during the winter months (when New Zealand daylight savings time is not in force). Access for education and private groups may be made by arrangement through the Dunedin Astronomical Society's education officer.
The annex is used by the society for meetings and talks. The observatory facilities are available for for DAS member's use.
