James Cook Observatory

The James Cook Observatory, or just Cook Observatory was the most eastern astronomical observatory in the world. It was located on Titirangi (Kaiti Hill), Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand. It was named after Captain James Cook. In 2019 it was knocked down due to its structure not being safe.[1]

References

Muir, Jeremy (25 September 2019). "Navigations projects updated". Gisborne Herald.

Astronomical observatories in New Zealand

Ashburton Astronomy Group Observatory
Benmore Peak
Beverly-Begg Observatory
Carkeek Observatory
Carter Observatory
Cawthron Atkinson Observatory
Farm Cove Observatory
Gifford Observatory
Hamilton Astronomical Society Observatory
Hawera Observatory
James Cook Observatory
Mount Albert Grammar School
Mount John University Observatory
Nankivell Observatory
New Plymouth Observatory
North Otago Astronomical Society Observatory
R. F. Joyce Observatory
Southland Astronomical Society Observatory
Stardome Observatory
Thomas King Observatory
Townsend Observatory
Ward Observatory
Whakatane Astronomical Society
Whangarei Observatory

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