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上海天文博物馆  
 Address:   HuanShan Rd, SheShan Hill 佘山环山路  /  上海松江佘山  
 Known as:   Sheshan Tian Wen Tai Sheshan Observatory     
 Description:   The Sheshan observatory is on the top of West Sheshan Hill, the highest geological point in Shanghai.It has two areas, one to the west of the Maria Basilica - the most important basilica of the Far East - and the other to the east. The two areas are known as the new and old areas respectively.The old area was first founded by a French catholic missionary in 1900. Now the French-style construction has become the center for the popularization of astronomy in China, with a 40cm double refracting telescope also built in 1900 and an astronomical museum.The new area is nowadays for professional observation and study. It is not open to the public.Shanghai Astonomical MuseumThe museum was built in 2004 with the theme of how the concept of time developed in China. It also exhibits historical relics and instruments from Chinese astronomy through the ages.  
 Province   Shanghai Direction
 Metro :
  Sheshan (L9)  
 District   Songjiang    
 City   Sheshan  Comments :      Official Web:    
 Genre   Museum      Related links:   http://www.idealshan  
 Best exposure   Morning         http://www.chinadail  
 Rating           http://www.shanghai-  
 Opening time   N/A             
 Entry fee   12 RMB     GPS:    
                     
    
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