Wanganui Astronomical Society

Wanganui Astronomical Society A non-profit organization to promote the science of astronomical sciences with the continued use of The Observatory. Where public viewing is encouraged.

Open for viewing after 7.00 pm 'WINTER'. Friday nights are favoured near to first quarter moon.
* Though the summer months of daylight saving time we open ' after dark.' *
Note; We do not open on or near a Full Moon because of the spoiled viewing. ( Ring me on - 027 7772107 ) For a booked viewing date.

12/12/2025

Expecting to be viewing Friday 12th Dec., after nine pm.
Only if our sky remains clear.

05/12/2025

We are not openning as tonight's full moon makes it impossible.

27/11/2025

Only if the clouds clear.. a 70% view of the moon and after it gets dark.

21/11/2025

I have had enquiries.
NO. We are NOT at the Observatory tonight.

14/11/2025

' If ' our sky remains clear we will be open about 8 30 Friday 14th.

05/11/2025

Viewing opertunity's for November are the 14th and the 28th.
Weather permitting.

31/10/2025

We are NOT viewing tonight 31st Oct.

24/10/2025

Our sky is NOT clear enough for us to do any viewing.
24th Oct.

17/10/2025

Only if our sky remains clear ,
We can be viewing after 8pm...

10/10/2025

Overcast conditions force me to CANCEL viewing from our Observatory.

09/10/2025

Friday 10th October.

09/10/2025

Whanganui's Ward Observatory will NOT be open for viewing , Weather .

Address

Cooks Gardens
Whanganui
4500

Telephone

+64277772107

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