James Cook Observatory

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The James Cook Observatory, or just Cook Observatory was the most eastern astronomical observatory in the world. It was located on Titirangi (Kaiti Hill), Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand. It was named after Captain James Cook. In 2019, it was demolished due to its structure not being safe.^[1]

1. ^ Muir, Jeremy (25 September 2019). "Navigations projects updated". Gisborne Herald. Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 11 Jan 2025.

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

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