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Stonehenge Aotearoa

The Hub of Astronomy in Wairarapa

Category: Astronomy

Why is the sky dark at night?

Posted on June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 by Richard Hall in Astronomy

The answer to this question is not as obvious as it might first seem. In fact, the answer to this question is the key to understanding the nature of the Universe.

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What’s in the sky in May

Posted on June 2, 2020June 26, 2020 by @iharitina in Astronomy

The night sky of May 2020

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What’s in the night sky in June

Posted on June 2, 2020June 26, 2020 by @iharitina in Astronomy

Why bother with space · June 2020 Star Safari

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The Winter Solstice

Posted on June 2, 2020June 17, 2020 by Richard Hall in Astronomy

Solstice means the sun standing still. It is the day upon which the sun rises and sets at its most distant point on the horizon north or south of due east or due west. The two solstices are also the days with the longest and shortest hours of daylight.

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We are an open-air astronomical observatory built following ancient knowledge of the stone circles and adapted to the conditions of New Zealand.

Admission Prices to visit the Henge

  • Adult $15
  • Gold Card Holder/Senior $10
  • NZ Student $5
  • Children (0-5 years) free.

Please note that children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Bookings are essential for all schools and tour groups.

Hours & Info

51 Ahiaruhe Road, R.D. 2 Carterton, 5792, New Zealand
(06) 377 1600
10AM - 4PM on the following days:

- From May to July:
Saturday, Sunday and on Queen's Birthday
- 1st of August to 22nd of December:
Wednesday to Sunday and Labour Day.
-28th of December to 31st of January:
We are open every day!
-February to April:
Wednesday to Sunday and Anzac Day.

School Holidays - we are open every day.

Star Safari Hours – every Friday and Saturday

  • From 1st of May to 30th of September
    7:30PM – 10:30PM
  • From 1st of October to 30th of April
    8:30PM – 11:30PM

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