Beijing Ming Tombs Magnetic Observatory
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The Beijing Ming Tombs Magnetic Observatory is a geomagnetic research station located roughly 50 kilometres northwest of central Beijing, China, near the Ming Tombs.
About Beijing Ming Tombs Magnetic Observatory
Unlike an astronomical observatory built for stargazing, this is a magnetic observatory: a facility dedicated to monitoring the strength and direction of Earth's magnetic field. It should not be confused with the historic Beijing Ancient Observatory in the city centre, a separate site built in 1442.
Location & getting there
The site lies near the Ming Tombs area northwest of Beijing, China, within the Asia region.
Visiting Beijing Ming Tombs Magnetic Observatory
As a scientific monitoring station rather than a visitor attraction, no public visiting information is available. Those interested in Beijing's astronomical heritage may prefer the separate Beijing Ancient Observatory in the city centre.
See your named star from here
Even a facility built to measure Earth's magnetic field sits under the same night sky as everywhere else, meaning a star you've named could still be located from this region with a suitable telescope. Explore our star-naming packages or the full catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
