Yunnan Astronomical Observatory

Astronomical Observatories

Description: Yunnan Astronomical Observatory (YAO; Chinese: 云南天文台) an institution of Chinese Academy of Sciences sits on the Phoenix Hill in the east suburbs of Kunming, Yunnan, China. It is the only research observatory in the southwest of China. It is a state institution for astronomy research and public science education. There are 8 research groups and 2 observing stations in YAO.

Country: China

Altitude: 1501 - 2500 meters

Type of observatory: Optical telescope, Solar, Infrared

Established: 1972

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gx-ANSOWKE

Observatory site: rural Kunming, Yunnan

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