James Cook Observatory

Observatory in New Zealand

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The James Cook Observatory, or just Cook Observatory was the most eastern astronomical observatory in the world. It was located on Titirangi (Kaiti Hill), Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand. It was named after Captain James Cook. In 2019, it was demolished due to its structure not being safe.[1]

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1. ^ Muir, Jeremy (25 September 2019). "Navigations projects updated". Gisborne Herald.

38°40′45″S 178°01′53″E﻿ / ﻿38.6792°S 178.0315°E﻿ / -38.6792; 178.0315

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Astronomical observatories in New Zealand

* Ashburton Astronomy Group Observatory
* Benmore Peak
* Beverly-Begg Observatory
* Carkeek Observatory
* Carter Observatory
* Cawthron Atkinson Observatory
* Farm Cove Observatory
* Gifford Observatory
* Hamilton Astronomical Society Observatory
* Hawera Observatory
* James Cook Observatory
* Mount Albert Grammar School
* Mount John University Observatory
* Nankivell Observatory
* New Plymouth Observatory
* North Otago Astronomical Society Observatory
* R. F. Joyce Observatory
* Southland Astronomical Society Observatory
* Stardome Observatory
* Thomas King Observatory
* Townsend Observatory
* Ward Observatory
* Whakatane Astronomical Society
* Whangarei Observatory

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