Organization | Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Code | 286 |
Location | Phoenix Hill, Kunming |
Coordinates | 25°02′N 102°47′E / 25.033°N 102.783°ECoordinates: 25°02′N 102°47′E / 25.033°N 102.783°E |
Altitude | 2,014 m (6,608 ft) |
Established | 1938 |
Website | http://www.ynao.ac.cn/ |
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Yunnan Astronomical Observatory (YAO / 云南天文台) an institution of Chinese Academy of Sciences sits on the Phoenix Hill in east suburb 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.
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