Former observatory of Sun Yat-sen University, Cultural site at Yuxiu Middle Road in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, China.
Description
The former observatory of Sun Yat-sen University is a building with Chinese and Western architectural elements located on Yuxiu Middle Road in Yuexiu District. It holds historical astronomical instruments and meteorological equipment used for sky observation.
History
The observatory was founded in 1929 as part of the university during China's period of scientific modernization. It was an important center for astronomical research when the country was adopting Western methods.
Culture
The site shows how Western science entered Chinese universities in the early twentieth century. You can see spaces that reflect this blend of scientific traditions and educational approaches.
Practical
The observatory is centrally located in Guangzhou and welcomes visitors interested in viewing the historical instruments. You can move through different rooms and see how early astronomical observations were conducted.
Did you know?
The building preserves original astronomical clocks and measuring devices that were used for daily observation work. These instruments show the craftsmanship and knowledge that astronomers required at that time.
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