Tukuk-OS🔭 Beijing Ancient Observatory
People's Republic of China · Asia · 39.91°N, 116.43°E
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The Beijing Ancient Observatory is a pretelescopic observatory located in Beijing, China. The observatory was built in 1442 during the Ming dynasty, and expanded during the Qing. It received major reorganization and many new, more accurate instruments from Europeans (Jesuits) in 1644.
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Quick facts
| Country | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 39.91°N, 116.43°E · view on map |
Beijing Ancient Observatory is located in People's Republic of China, in Asia.
More observatories in People's Republic of China
Beijing Astronomical Observatory · Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory · Hong Kong Observatory · Hong Kong Space Museum · National Astronomical Observatories of China · Purple Mountain Observatory · Shanghai Astronomical Observatory · Sheshan Observatory · Xinglong Station (NAOC) · Xingming Observatory.
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