NASA's Picture of the Day captures star trails that gracefully move in the sky over the Beijing Ancient Observatory in China. This observatory, nestled in the heart of Beijing, has a rich history ...

Beijing Ancient Observatory was called as "Star Observatory" in Ming Dynasty. There are large-scale astronomical equipment like Simple Equipment, Mixed Equipment and Mixed Phenomena Equipment and etc.

A large format albumen print of the Beijing Ancient Observatory, with various bronze instruments, altazimuth in the foreground. The print has minor fading and wear, and appears to have been removed ...

Beijing—a city that would evolve from being a mere fascination to a deep passion—captivated me. ... Former Ancient Observatory Jianguomen [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn] ...