National Astronomical Observatory of China, Astronomical observatory in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China.
The National Astronomical Observatory of China operates multiple research departments, including optical astronomy, radio astronomy, and space science from its Beijing headquarters.
The observatory was established in 2001 through the consolidation of four observatories, three observing stations, and one research center under Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Scientists at the observatory contribute to global astronomical knowledge through discoveries about fast radio bursts and dark matter halos between galaxies.
The facility maintains several observation stations across China, including the Xinglong Station which houses the country's largest reflector telescope.
The observatory manages the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope, conducting research on lunar samples and deep space exploration.
Location: Beijing
Inception: 2001
Website: http://english.nao.cas.cn/
Website: http://english.nao.cas.cn
GPS coordinates: 40.00444,116.38556
Latest update: April 6, 2025 11:32
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