Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 30, 2003

Beijing Ancient Observatory

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 30, 2003 is “Beijing Ancient Observatory,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Judy Tobin). The original explanation runs about 86 words.

From the explanation

“Did observatories exist before telescopes ? One example that still stands today is the Beijing Ancient Observatory in China .”

— APOD editors, March 30, 2003

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At a glance

Date: March 30, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Judy Tobin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 86 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 30, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-march-30-beijing-ancient-observatory

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