Tauranga Astronomical Society

The Tauranga Astronomical Society observatory is located in the Otumoetai Sports Club in Fergusson park, Matua, Otumoetai, Tauranga.

Public meetings are held in the Observatory meeting room, Fergusson park, Tauranga. These are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm. Presentations are given on current astronomical topics. All those interested in astronomy in the Bay of Plenty district are invited to attend. Weather permitting, there may be opportunities for viewing sessions through our 14 inch Meade LX200 telescope, 10 Dobsonian telescope, and 8 inch Meade telescope.

Admission is $5.00 for visitors (free for members). School age children are free. 12 Month membership is $30.00 for individuals, $40.00 for families, or $10.00 for students.