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Te Mahutatanga o Takero
Mercury transits the sun every 250 years, and it is happening in 2019.
Solar Eclipse Pitcairn Islands
Dr Ian Griffin, Otago Museum Director, and Kane Fleury, Assistant Curator, Natural Sciences, are setting sail for the Pitcairn Islands to observe and photograph a total solar eclipse.
New flightless stonefly species discovered
Otago has an important scientific discovery; a new distinct species of stonefly was found in the Maungatua Range.
If Trees Could Talk
The former entrance to Otago Museum, located on Great King Street, is shaded by several trees that have a long and interesting history. Collection Officer, Natural Science On Lee Lau reveals more.
New Zealand’s Volcano Postage Stamps
New Zealand is known internationally for its spectacular and beautiful variety of mountain, lake and river scenery, from high snow-capped mountains and lakes in the South Island to the awesome volcanoes, geysers and hot springs of the North Island.
Sky Guide: June
Welcome to the Sky Guide, your monthly guide to what's happening in the heavens!
James Cameron - Challenging the Deep
In what is undoubtedly a significant coup for New Zealand, Otago Museum has secured exclusive New Zealand rights to host the blockbuster exhibition James Cameron – Challenging the Deep.
Hide and Seek: New Zealand Lizards
While most people know New Zealand to be the land of birds, few are aware that it’s also a special place for lizards or mokomoko. Collection Officer, Natural Science On Lee Lau tells us more.
The Brilliance of Bees
Today marks the second annual observation of World Bee Day. Science Communicator Samantha Kingsbury explains why bees are worth celebrating.
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