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Southland Astronomical Society
The Southland Astronomical Society is the southernmost astronomical society in the world.[1] Based in Invercargill at the southern tip of New Zealand's South Island, its small, active group of about 36 amateur astronomer members participate in a variety of astronomical activities including education with groups and school children, deep sky observing, astrophotography and aurora observation.[2] The society operates the Southland Astronomical Society Observatory and telescope at the Southland Museum and Art Gallery,[1][3] with public viewing nights during the winter (April to September).[1][3] The telescope is a fork mounted 30 cm (12 inch) diameter Cassegrain design.[3] The society meets monthly to discuss general astronomical topics and receive presentations of astronomical interest.[1][2] The society has a small library which holds a range of astronomical texts and magazines both contemporary and historical.[2] The society publishes a monthly newsletter for members.[1][2] References
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