The Gisborne Astronomical Club was formed in the 1960’s and has been in continuous existence ever since. Society members meet regularly and a junior society has since been established.

There are monthly G.A.S meetings for both groups. The society also runs a 6-week Introduction to Astronomy public lecture course which covers many aspects of astronomy and is delivered by great presenters.

About Cook Observatory

The James Cook Observatory, or just Cook Observatory, is the most eastern astronomical observatory in the world. It is located on Titirangi (Kaiti Hill), Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand. It is named after Captain James Cook.