R. F. Joyce Observatory

R. F. Joyce Observatory
Observatory code R65 Edit this on Wikidata
LocationBells Road, West Melton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Coordinates43°29′53″S 172°21′02″E / 43.4981°S 172.3505°E / -43.4981; 172.3505
Websitehttp://www.cas.org.nz/
R. F. Joyce Observatory is located in New Zealand
R. F. Joyce Observatory
Location of R. F. Joyce Observatory
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R. F. Joyce Observatory is the home observatory of the Canterbury Astronomical Society (CAS) and is situated near West Melton, Christchurch, New Zealand.

The observatory is the result of the bequest of R. F. Joyce, a founding member and former President of the CAS.

The primary instruments in use are a 16" Meade RCX400, a 14.5" Cassegrain telescope, two 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, and a 120mm refractor.