Shanghai Astronomical Observatory

astronomical observatory in Shanghai, China
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Shanghai Astronomical Observatory

Summary

Shanghai Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Shanghai Astronomical Observatory is located in Xuhui District[3].
  • Shanghai Astronomical Observatory is in the country of People's Republic of China[4].
  • Shanghai Astronomical Observatory's instance of is recorded as astronomical observatory[5].
  • Shanghai Astronomical Observatory's Commons category is recorded as Shanghai Astronomical Observatory[6].
  • Shanghai Astronomical Observatory comprises Sheshan 25m radio telescope[7].
  • January 1, 1962 marks the founding of Shanghai Astronomical Observatory[8].
  • Shanghai Astronomical Observatory's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 31.09916667, 'lon': 121.19944444}[9].
  • Shanghai Astronomical Observatory's parent organization or unit is recorded as Chinese Academy of Sciences[10].
  • Shanghai Astronomical Observatory's official website is recorded as http://english.shao.cas.cn/[11].
  • Shanghai Astronomical Observatory's official website is recorded as https://shao.cas.cn/[12].
  • Shanghai Astronomical Observatory's participant in is recorded as Event Horizon Telescope[13].

Body

Founding

January 1, 1962 marks the founding of Shanghai Astronomical Observatory[8].

Operations

Shanghai Astronomical Observatory's parent organization or unit is recorded as Chinese Academy of Sciences[10].

Why It Matters

Shanghai Astronomical Observatory has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [8] . ROR release v1.19. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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