Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand

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TypeAgencyParallel NameRASNZRoyal Astronomical Society of New Zealand IncorporatedRoyal Astronomical Society of New Zealand IncOther NamesNew Zealand Astronomical SocietyNew Zealand Astronomical Society IncorporatedNZASDate Range1920-DescriptionThe New Zealand Astronomical Society was founded in 1920 by Dr C E Adams, and in 1924 it became an incorporated society.

In 1945, the Society applied to the Governor General for permission to use the prefix 'Royal' in its title, and assumed its present title on receiving the Royal Charter in 1946. In 1967 RASNZ became a Member Body of the Royal Society of New Zealand.

The object of the Society is the promotion and extension of knowledge of astronomy and related branches of science. It encourages interest in Astronomy, and is an association of observers and others for mutual help and advancement of science.

The Society circulated regular bulletins and their journal 'Southern Stars'.

Particular areas of research for the society have included:
- Meteor Section (Mr Ronald A McIntosh)
- Variable Star Section (Mr Frank M Bateson)
- Solar Section (Mr I L Thomsen)
- Aurorae and Zodiacal Light (Murray Geddes)

Operated out of Carter Observatory as their main base from circa 1940s- until circa 2014.External LinksRoyal Astronomical Society of New Zealand website

Series

RASNZ, Southern Stars journal

RASNZ, Meeting Minutes of the Society

RASNZ, Observation records

RASNZ, Numbered correspondence

RASNZ, New Zealand Astronomical Society publications

RASNZ, New Zealand Astronomical Society correspondence

RASNZ, Records

RASNZ, Publications

Heritage Site

Carter Observatory

Relationships

Related Heritage SiteCarter Observatory

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