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.