Purple Mountain Observatory
Purple Mountain Observatory, Astronomical observatory at Purple Mountain in Xuanwu District, China
The observatory operates across five branch locations in Qinghai, Ganyu, Xuyi, Honghe, and Qingdao, conducting astronomical research at 267 meters elevation.
Founded in 1928 and opened in 1934, the observatory temporarily relocated to Kunming during the Japanese invasion from 1937 to 1946.
The facility contributes to scientific education by sharing real-time solar data and organizing astronomy lectures for students and researchers.
The observatory maintains a network of modern telescopes and instruments for tracking near-Earth objects and conducting planetary research programs.
Between 1955 and 1983, researchers at Purple Mountain Observatory discovered 149 minor planets and multiple periodic comets including 60P/Tsuchinshan.
Location: Xuanwu District
Inception: 1928
Official opening: 1934
Elevation above the sea: 267 m
Website: http://english.pmo.cas.cn
GPS coordinates: 32.06692,118.82497
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:27
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