青岛观象台——“穹台窥象”

Qingdao Observatory

天文似乎总能带给人们无穷的神秘感,青岛就是一座有着悠久天文历史的城市。穹台窥象(青岛观象台)、经天纬地(万国经度测量纪念碑)、惜福落星(城阳世纪公园)、太清水月(崂山太清宫)、浑天测量(观星广场)、狮峰日出(崂山狮子峰)、雄崖星汉(即墨雄崖年)、琅琊怀古(胶南琅琊台),被誉为青岛八大天文景观,"穹台窥象"即在天文台用天文望远镜观看天象之意,这指的便是青岛观象山的天文台。

People always feel there's something mysterious about astronomy. Qingdao has a time-honored history of astronomy. 'Observing the Astronomical Phenomena at the Observatory', one of the eight famous scenic spots in Qingdao, is located on the top of Guanxiang Mountain. The observatory was established in 1898 by the Germans. This is the oldest observatory of China and occupies an important position in the development history of the astronomical phenomena and maritime science of modern China. Qingdao Observatory, Shanghai Xujiahui Observatory, and Hong Kong Observatory are called the 'three observatories of the Far East'. When the moon is full, the observatory becomes the best place for the citizens to enjoy the moon. The mid-autumn festival is also the best day to see the moon. The citizens can use the astronomical telescope with the most comprehensive functions to get into close contact with the moon and enjoy the beautiful sceneries of 'heaven'.