Gifford Observatory
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The Gifford Observatory is an astronomical observation facility located in the suburb of Mount Victoria, Wellington, New Zealand. Operated by the Gifford Observatory Trust with the intent of making it
Observatory Building entrance and mural showing Charles Gifford and telescope
Observatory Mural showing William Pickering
130 mm Zeiss refracting telescope
Wellington East Girls' College is a state single-sex girls' secondary school which sits directly above Mount Victoria Tunnel, Wellington, New Zealand. Serving Years 9 to 13, the school currently has 1
Gifford Observatory
…Gifford, a science teacher. The observatory was moved to the current site in 1926, on land that is now occupied in trust by Wellington College and Wellington East Girls' College. The observatory fell into disrepair in the late 1970s due to a momentary lack of time and enthusiasm from staff and students at the school. A trust…
Wellington East Girls' College
Wellington East Girls' College Main Building, April 2020