Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, Shanghai

Name: Shanghai Astronomical Observatory
Address: Shanghai, China

#104 among attractions in Shanghai

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Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, is an astronomical observatory in Shanghai. It has a long history of astrometry, and also operates the 25-meter Sheshan radio telescope as part of the Chinese VLBI array and the European VLBI Network. It was formed in 1962 from the merger of the Xujiahui and Sheshan observatories in Shanghai. It was involved with the Chang'e 1 moon mission as the VLBI array is used for position determinations. ()

Local name: 中国科学院上海天文台 Coordinates: 31°5'57"N, 121°11'56"E

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松江 (song jiang)Shanghai China

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Nearby attractions include: Happy Valley Shanghai, Sheshan Golf Club, Sheshan Observatory, Sheshan Basilica.

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Nearby attractions include Sheshan Basilica, Shanghai (13 min walk), Sheshan Hill, Shanghai (15 min walk), Sheshan Observatory, Shanghai (19 min walk).