In more recent times, it was noted that Grigg's grave had been restored.
Now comes the news that this weekend descendants of John Grigg are commemorating the 100th anniversary of his death, 20 June 1920 at the Thames.
Stuff.co.nz have a report on Mr John Grigg of the Thames (1838-1920).
"Behind a piano shop on Pollen St in Thames, John Grigg built an observatory that would later be used to locate his first comet.
Two more comet discoveries followed, and after more than 100 years, Grigg's astronomical achievements with the stars are still being acknowledged on Earth.
Grigg was born in London on June 4, 1838 and moved to Thames in 1867, at the height of the gold rush.
He relocated his observatory - equipped with a resolving roof - to his home in Queen St, where he discovered his first comet in July, 1902." For full report click here.
A memorial church service is being held in the Thames Baptist Church - Commencing at 10am on Saturday, June 20, the gathering is open to all interested.
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AUCKLAND STAR, VOLUME LI, ISSUE 147, 21 JUNE 1920 |
Background Reading on Mr John Grigg:
Biography at Te Ara.
Meteors over Thames.
John Grigg, and the genesis of cometary astronomy in New Zealand, by Wayne Orchiston.
Matthew Grigg, son of John Grigg.
