 Observatory building, December 2007 | |
| Named after | Arthur Beverly  |
|---|---|
| Observatory code | R58 |
| Location | Belleknowes,Dunedin,New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 45°52′21″S170°29′30″E / 45.87249°S 170.49163°E /-45.87249; 170.49163 |
| Altitude | 140 metres (460 ft) |
| Established | 1922 |
| Website | Dunedin Astronomical Society |
.png)  Location of Beverly-Begg Observatory | |
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TheBeverly-Begg Observatory is aNew Zealandastronomical observatory, situated inRobin Hood Park in theBelleknowes part ofDunedin'stown belt. It was established in 1922 by theDunedin Astronomical Society (DAS) and is the home of the group.
The observatory is named after local astronomersArthur Beverly (1822-1907) andJohn Campbell Begg (1876-1965).
The annex was added in the 1960s.
On 6 September 2008 the society unveiled a new 35 cmCelestron instrument on aSoftware Bisque Paramount ME robotictelescope mount with camera totalling $38,000, replacing a 30.5 cmreflector telescope that had been in use since 1973. In addition $9,000 was spent upgrading the observatory facilities, including raising the floor by 1 m and installing computer screens displaying images captured by the telescope.[1]
The observatory is open to the public on Sunday nights from 7:30 pm during the winter months (whenNew Zealanddaylight saving 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 DAS members to use.
