Tainan Astronomical Education Area

Tainan Astronomical Education Area
南瀛天文教育園區
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General information
LocationDanei, Tainan, Taiwan
Coordinates23°07′02.7″N 120°23′30.3″E / 23.117417°N 120.391750°E / 23.117417; 120.391750
Construction started2004
Completed2012
Opened29 June 2013
Website
Official website

The Tainan Astronomical Education Area (TAEA; traditional Chinese: 南瀛天文教育園區; simplified Chinese: 南瀛天文教育园区; pinyin: Nányíng Tiānwén Jiàoyù Yuánqū) is an educational center in Quxi Village, Danei District, Tainan, Taiwan.

History

In 2002, Danei Township was selected as the site to construct the building.[1] Being the first phase of the construction, the observatory was constructed starting 2004 and completed on 11 August 2006. It was then opened for use on 1 January 2007. The main construction was completed in 2012.[2] It started its trial operation on 1 February 2013 and was officially opened on 29 June 2013.

Architecture

Located at an elevation of 110 meters above sea level, the complex consists of observatory, astronomy museum and planetarium.[3] It features a 76 cm telescope, the largest telescope on ground level in Taiwan.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "About TSEM". Tainan Astronomical Education Area. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Tainan Astronomical Education Area". Siraya National Scenic Area Administration. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Tainan Science Education Museum". Bureau of Education, Tainan City Government. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
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