Shanghai Astronomical Observatory

Shanghai Observatory, Xujiahui Station
OrganizationChinese Academy of Sciences
LocationXujiahui, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Coordinates31°11′25″N 121°25′46″E / 31.19028°N 121.42944°E / 31.19028; 121.42944
Websitewww.shao.ac.cn
Telescopes
  • Sheshan 25m radio telescope 
Shanghai Observatory, Xujiahui Station
Location in Shanghai
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Shanghai Observatory, Sheshan Station
OrganizationChinese Academy of Sciences
Observatory code337
LocationSheshan, Songjiang District, Shanghai
Coordinates31°05′57″N 121°11′58″E / 31.09917°N 121.19944°E / 31.09917; 121.19944
Altitude100 m (330 ft)
Weather~130 clear nights/year
Telescopes
Tian Ma65-m radio telescope
Sheshan25-m radio telescope
Unnamed1.56-m Optical telescope
Unnamed60-cm Laser telescope
Shanghai Observatory, Sheshan Station
Location in Shanghai
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Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) is an astronomical observatory in Shanghai. It has a long history of astrometry and also operates the 25-meter (82 ft) Sheshan radio telescope as part of the Chinese VLBI array and the European VLBI Network (EVN).

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