James 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.

Coordinates: 38°40′45″S 178°01′53″E / 38.6792°S 178.0315°E / -38.6792; 178.0315


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