ABOUT US
The Hamilton Astronomical Society (HAS) is next to Hamilton Zoo. One of the rare instances in the world where you will find an observatory and astronomical society next to a zoo! HAS was formed in 1933 and is one of the oldest of New Zealand's 25 amateur astronomical societies. Our core objective is to provide the people of the Waikato with an opportunity to learn about astronomy and to share their enthusiasm with like-minded people.
QUICK LINKS
“ALIEN EARTHS” - a book by Professor Lisa Kaltenegger
As part of the 2024 Beatrice Hill Tinsley tour, we were very privileged to have Professor Lisa Kaltenegger, director of the Carl Sagan Institute for the Search for Life in the Cosmos at Cornell, come to speak to us in person at the Hamilton Observatory. The title of the talk was "Searching for Alien Earths". Lisa has a new book called "Alien Earths". You can click this link to order the book!
Become a Member
Become a member and join us on our monthly society nights. Hear from specialist speakers, meet and chat with amateur astronomers and view the night sky with our telescopes.
ARRANGE A Group Booking
Groups of 20 or more can make a group booking for a night at the observatory. To arrange a booking email: bookings@has.org.nz