Space Place at Carter Observatory | What to See in Wellington, New Zealand
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Space Place at Carter Observatory is located near the Botanic Gardens in Wellington. Its fantastic full-dome planetarium offers shows that include a live presentation about the night sky over New Zealand. The exhibition shows how space technology affects life on earth and offers visitors a look at the southern skies through the Thomas Cooke telescope. Carter Observatory is New Zealand’s longest-functioning national observatory. It is named after Charles Rooking Carter, who gifted a portion of his estate to the Royal Society of New Zealand for this purpose. The observatory opened its doors in 1941 and quickly became a base for New Zealand’s astronomical research.

40 Salamanca Rd, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand, Phone: +64-49-10-31-40

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