Nankivell Observatory, named after the late Garry

Nankivell Nankivell and Nancekivell are surnames. Notable people with these surname include: Nankivell * Alex Nankivell (born 1996), New Zealand rugby union player *Bill Nankivell (1923–2024), Australian politician in South Australia * Edward J. Nankive ...

, a master optical craftsman, is situated in the

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. It is to become incorporated into the

Matariki Research Observatory In Māori culture, Matariki is the Pleiades star cluster and a celebration of its first rising in late June or early July. The rising marks the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar. Historically, Matariki was usually celebr ...

, now under development by members of the Phoenix Astronomical Society (NZ) (PAS). The Nankivell Observatory houses an 8" Schmidt Camera with a 6" guide refractor built by Garry Nankivell.

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Matariki Research Observatory

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