The University of Canterbury's Ōtehīwai Mt John Observatory (UCMJO) is run by the School of Physical & Chemical Sciences at the University of Canterbury. Staff and students, as well as external visitors, use the facility for a range of observations and projects, and as a base for field work in Te Manahuna, the Mackenzie Basin.
This wiki relates to the astronomical research and activities carried out at the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory overseen by SPCS.
- Overview of UCMJO Facilities
- Applying for Observing Time
- Preparing for Observing
- Arriving at the Mountain
- The current quarter UCMJO Observing Schedules
Happening This Week
RASNZ conference this weekend
Do you have a UCMJO issue to report?
Technical? Submit a UCMJO Request
Health and Safety? Submit in Assura
See here for How to fill in a report.
To access these links you will be directed to login via UC. Any access issues please contact Orlon Petterson <orlon.petterson@canterbury.ac.nz>.
For questions relating to filling in the UCMJO request or adding information to the wiki please contact Clare Worley <clare.worley@canterbury.ac.nz> or Orlon Petterson <orlon.petterson@canterbury.ac.nz
What's the weather doing at Mt John?
Click on the image below for the current weather
Recent space activity
