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• Astronomical knowledge of the Māori, genuine and empirical including data concerning their systems of astrogeny, astrolatry, and natural astrology, with notes on certain other natural phenomena / by Elsdon Best
  E-book created by the Knowledge Basket. Māori understanding of astronomy and the folklore surrounding the study of the heavens.
  
  
• Astronomical sciences in New Zealand
  Information about New Zealand's involvement and capability in astrospace research and contact information for researchers and institutions involved in allied sciences in New Zealand.
  
  
• AstronomyNZ
  Information about the southern night sky, latest astronomy news, Stonehenge-Aotearoa, Maori astronomy, Phoenix Astronomical Society, AstroShop and more.
  
  
• Auckland Astronomical Society
  The Auckland Astronomical Society was founded in 1922 and is today New Zealand's largest astronomical society. The multi media site features: events, the monthly sky, astronomy information and an online version of the Society's journal. There is a links page to allied sites.
  
  
• Canterbury Astronomical Society
  Canterbury Astronomical Society website, with links to other regions and observatories. The latest Casmag, the society's magazine is online as well as back issues.
  
  
• Carter Observatory : the National Observatory of New Zealand
  The Carter Observatory is the National Observatory of New Zealand. Information on the history of the observatory and its educational and research projects. Celestial maps and information on a range of astronomical events are also provided.
  
  
• Farm Cove Observatory : CBA Pakuranga, MicroFUN Farm Cove, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
  Information about the Farm Cove Observatory, which is part of the Centre for Backyard Astrophysics international network of amateur astronomical observatories. Includes resources, information and contacts for amateur astronomers.
  
  
• Liftoff : the magazine of the New Zealand Spaceflight Association
  Provides the contents page of the current issue.
  
  
• Māori star and constellation names = Etahi whetu
  List compiled from published star names. Provides sources and notes.
  
  
• Mariners
  Land Information New Zealand Mariners homepage managed by LINZ Hydrographic Services. Includes astronomical data, notices to mariners, tidal predictions and information about charts, lights and maritime safety.
  
  
• Meteorite!
  Website of Meteorite!, a magazine about meteorites and meteorite science. Contents pages of each issue are available, as well as full-text of selected articles.
  
  
• Microlensing Observations in Astrophysics : MOA
  MOA is a Japan/NZ collaboration that makes observations on dark matter, extra-solar planets and stellar atmospheres using the gravitational microlensing technique at the Mt John Observatory at Lake Tekapo. The site includes information about the technique and its applications.
  
  
• Mt. John University Observatory
  Mt. John University Observatory is run by the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Canterbury.The web site describes telescopes, instruments and detectors at the Observatory. It also includes safety and housekeeping rules, instructions for applying for telescope time and images of the Observatory and equipment.
  
  
• New Zealand Spaceflight Association
  The New Zealand Spaceflight Association (NZSA) was formed in 1977 to support and encourage public interest in spaceflight. In addition to information about the Association, the web site provides space news, information about satellite viewing and links to other sites of interest.
  
  
• Phoenix Astronomical Society
  Information about PAS and astronomy.
  
  
• Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury
  Information on courses, staff, staff vacancies, seminars, an index to current research projects, facilities such as Mount John University Observatory. There are links to scientific organisations, such as the Canterbury Astronomical Society, and other physics related topics.
  
  
• Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand : RASNZ
  The Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand encourages interest in astronomy and provides details of its work and membership on its website. There are links to its publications and current astronomical events.
  
  
• Stardome Observatory
  The Stardome Observatory is open 7 days a week on One Tree Hill, in Auckland. Their mission is to bring the universe to you. This is a vigourous and informative site. It features events, shows, a kid page, a teachers section and a sky guide. There is an extensive area of Astro links to information and sites.
  
  
• Taatai arorangi = Māori astronomy
  Information about Māori astronomy and related folklore.
  
  
• Transit of Venus : voyages in time and space
  Video field reports recording the planet Venus crossing the face of the Sun on Tuesday 8 June 2004. Also celebrates Captain James Cook's voyage to observe the Transit of Venus on 3 June 1769. Looks at modern astronomy, space exploration and the quest to understand more about the universe, also Waka voyaging and Māori navigation and astronomy.
  
  
• Wayfinders : a Pacific odyssey
  Companion website to the film 'Wayfinders : a Pacific odyssey'. Provides information about the film, Polynesian history and origin, and wayfinding. Includes Wayfinder game.
  
  
• Wellington Astronomical Society
  Information about the Wellington Astronomical Society including membership, observing and a calendar of events.