Being at Jingshan Observatory, Nanjing, you will also feel the excitement of exploring astronomical phenomena. Also known as the Purple Mountain Observatory is one of the famous Nanjing Tourist Attractions. Established in the early 20th century, the Jingshan Observatory in Nanjing carries the rich heritage of science and technology in China. The observatory is also one of the popular sites of sightseeing in Nanjing. If astronomical observations and explorations are of interest to you, do visit Jingshan Observatory, Nanjing.
Jingshan Observatory, Nanjing is again one of the most popular sites of tourist interest in the city. The observatory is located on the Zhong Mountain which is Purple Mountain Scenic Area in the eastern suburb of Nanjing City. Seen from a distance, the white domed buildings of Jingshan Observatory, Nanjing shine brightly in the sun. The construction of the observatory was completed in 1934. Jingshan Observatory, Nanjing is the earliest and one of the most famous observatories in China. The observatory has milestone significance, as it symbolizes the threshold of modern astronomy.
At the Jingshan Observatory, Nanjing, you will find a magnificent 60-centimeter-caliber reflecting telescope, the 20-centimeter-caliber refracting telescope, both of which are made in Germany and the meridian transit were almost the most advanced equipment of the time. You can use them till today to observe the sun, the moon, the planets, the fixed stars and satellites. Many of the ancient astronomical apparatus at the Jingshan Observatory, Nanjing are made of bronze are also displayed here. These include Armillary Sphere, Simplified Armillary Sphere and Gnomon of the Ming Dynasty and Celestial Globe and Altazimuth of the Qing Dynasty.
The Jingshan Observatory, Nanjing has many achievements credited to it. More than 30 new variable stars and numbers of asteroids have been discovered at this observatory, among which 100 asteroids have been numbered by the International Minor Planet Center. The Ge Wang Comet, discovered by the Jingshan Observatory, Nanjing was the first comet named with the surname of a Chinese discoverer.
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