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Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory
登封观星台 · 덩펑시
The ancient observatory in Dengfeng, China
Contents
5 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory2:12
Welcome to the Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory in Dengfeng, Henan Province. You are standing at a site that ancient Chinese philosophers considered the 'Center of Heaven and Earth.' This is not just a poetic title; it was a…
Listen in the app2Guo Shoujing’s Tower: A Monument to Precision1:52
Standing before the 12.6-meter stone tower, you are viewing the masterwork of Guo Shoujing. Built in 1276, this structure is essentially a giant sundial, but of unprecedented sophistication. …
Listen in the app3The Shigui Scale and the 24 Solar Terms1:42
The long stone 'ruler' extending from the base of the tower is known as the Shigui. This is where the magic of ancient calculation happened. …
Listen in the app4The Legacy of Zhou Gong: 3,000 Years of Observation1:43
While Guo Shoujing’s tower is the most prominent feature, the site’s history goes back much further. Near the great tower stands a smaller, simpler structure: the Zhou Gong Shadow Platform. …
Listen in the app5Closing1:42
As we conclude our tour of the Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory, take a final look at the great stone tower. It stands as a silent sentinel over the fields of Henan, a reminder of a time when humanity first began to decode the…
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What is Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory?
Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory is a place in 덩펑시 with 5 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 덩펑시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 5 |
| Total length | 9 min 11 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.4024, 113.1407 |
| Last updated |