Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand

Welcome to the website of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand.

The object of the RASNZ is the promotion and extension of knowledge of astronomy and related branches of science. RASNZ encourages interest in Astronomy, and is an association of observers and others for mutual help and advancement of astronomical science. RASNZ was founded in 1920 as the New Zealand Astronomical Society and assumed its present title on receiving the Royal Charter in 1946. In 1967 RASNZ became a Member Body of the Royal Society of New Zealand.

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RASNZ Conference 2025

Early-bird registrations for the 2025 RASNZ Conference, to be held at Whakatāne (9 – 11 May), are now open and can be found here.

Those wishing to present a talk and/or submit a poster paper can use the submission forms available on the registration page.

Workshops

Two one-day workshops are being held in association with the conference. The 7th Variable Stars South Symposium will take place on Friday 9 May, and the 19th Trans-Tasman Symposium on Occultations will be held on Monday 12 May. Register for these meetings on the conference ticketing webpage.

For further information, visit the conference website.

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