Women have been watching the night skies for eons, but have not always gained the recognition they deserved.
But they have a champion here in Auckland, in architect Bill McKay
You might know his name, he's a regular urban issues commentator on Nine to Noon on RNZ.
Bill is also a star-gazer, and he has a specific interest in the women of astronomy who have been overlooked, or forgotten.
So much so, he gives lectures on the very topic to cruise ship passengers