Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory, Astronomical research facility in Ürümqi, China.
The Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory operates multiple research stations equipped with advanced telescopes, including the 25-meter radio telescope at Nanshan Station and the Qitai Station.
Founded in 1957 as Ürümqi Astronomical Observatory, the facility received its current name in 2011 and functions as part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
The observatory leads educational programs through star parties and field trips, connecting local students and communities with astronomical science and research.
Researchers can access various telescopes and instruments for studying celestial mechanics, radio astronomy, and optical astronomy at multiple observation stations across the region.
The facility maintains precise timing measurements of millisecond pulsars and contributes data to China's Lunar Exploration Program through its VLBI network.
Location: Ürümqi
Inception: 1957
Website: http://english.xao.ac.cn
GPS coordinates: 43.47120,87.17780
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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