Ian Griffin

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Ian Griffin is a British astronomer and the director of Tūhura Otago Museum, known for his stunning photography of the Southern Hemisphere night sky and his deepened understanding of Matariki since moving to Aotearoa.

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Dr Ian Griffin, an astronomer and director of Tūhura Otago Museum, expressed excitement about the upcoming solar eclipse.

Total solar eclipse books out hotels two years in advance in New Zealand city | New Zealand

The Guardian·

United Kingdom· 2026-07-23

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Ian Griffin has photographed the Southern Hemisphere night sky since moving to Dunedin.

Matariki 2026: Artists, scientists and storytellers share their reflections

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2026-06-27

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