John Hearnshaw
Protecting dark skies
Astronomer John Hearnshaw is determined to protect and maintain dark skies from light pollution and believes there should be a nationwide law for it. Audio
Prof John Hearnshaw: Dark skies and light trespass
Astrotourism is a fast growing niche tourism industry worldwide, and New Zealand, which has five Dark Sky Sanctuaries, is playing a leading role. Renowned astronomer John Hearnshaw has just launched… Audio
The space race is on again
Fifty years after the moon landings - during which the space race slowed to a crawl - exploration is speeding up again. Audio
A third of people on earth can no longer see the Milky Way
A new study has revealed a third of people on earth can not see the milky way at night due to light pollution. An international team of scientists have created The New World Atlas of Artificial Night… Audio, Gallery
Threat to future of Mt John Observatory
The future of the country's only research observatory is at risk due to a critical lack of funding and staff shortages. All but one member of staff at the Mt John observatory near Lake Tekapo have… Audio
50th birthday of Mt John University Observatory
The Mt John University Observatory at Tekapo is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. And a lot has changed since it opened in 1965. From humble beginnings it has evolved into a premier… Audio
Aoraki-Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve
New Zealand is now home to the world's largest dark sky reserve above the Mackenzie Basin Audio
John Hearnshaw
Professor of Astronomy, John Hearnshaw talks about the New Zealand astronomer and her contributions to cosmology. Audio
Cosmologist Beatrice Hill Tinsley (Science)
A new play about Beatrice Tinsley, a little-known New Zealand cosmologist. Audio