# Space Place at Carter Observatory

Wellington, New Zealand

Perched atop the Wellington Botanic Garden, Carter Observatory opened in 1941 and became New Zealand's national observatory in 1977. Reborn as Space Place, it pairs a heritage Thomas Cooke refractor with a modern digital planetarium dome.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Space Place at Carter Observatory, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -41.28437, 174.76697

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