Exploring the History of New Zealand Astronomy: Trials, Tribulations, Telescopes and Transits

About this item

Title

Exploring the History of New Zealand Astronomy: Trials, Tribulations, Telescopes and Transits

Content partner

MOTAT

Collection

MOTAT

Description

"The papers herein review traditional Maori astronomy, examine the appearance of nautical astronomy practiced by Cook and his astronomers on their various stopovers in New Zealand during their three voyages to the South seas, and also explore notable nineteenth century New Zealand observatories historically, from significant telescopes now locat...

Format

Image

Date created

2016

Creator

Wayne Orchiston, Author

URL

https://collection.motat.nz/objects/129897

Related subjects

Astrophysics / Astronomy / Telescopes / Book / Communication Artefacts / Documentary Artefacts / Other Documents

What is the copyright status of this item?

All Rights Reserved

This item is all rights reserved, which means you'll have to get permission from MOTAT before using it.

More Information

MOTAT has this to say about the rights status of this item:

All Rights Reserved

What can I do with this item?

You must always check with MOTAT to confirm the specific terms of use, but this is our understanding:

Non-infringing use

NZ Copyright law does not prevent every use of a copyright work. You should consider what you can and cannot do with a copyright work.

No sharing

You may not copy and/or share this item with others without further permission. This includes posting it on your blog, using it in a presentation, or any other public use.

No modifying

You are not allowed to adapt or remix this item into any other works.

No commercial use

You may not use this item commercially.