Ken-Ting Observatory

Ken-Ting Observatory sits near Checheng in Pingtung County, at the southern tip of Taiwan, where clear coastal skies have supported amateur and semi-professional astronomy since the turn of the millennium.

About Ken-Ting Observatory

Founded in 2000, Ken-Ting Observatory holds two Minor Planet Center observatory codes, D33 and D34, reflecting a history of contributing astrometric observations to the international asteroid-tracking community. Detailed public information about its instruments and current programme is limited, but its long-running MPC registration points to sustained observing activity over more than two decades.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in southern Taiwan's Pingtung region, an area known for warm, humid coastal nights that can still offer good visibility away from the light domes of larger cities. Anyone planning a visit should check current access details directly, since public opening arrangements are not widely documented.

Visiting Ken-Ting Observatory

Because so little verified visitor information is published, it is best to confirm current hours, access, and any tour arrangements directly with the observatory or through local Pingtung tourism resources before travelling.

See your named star from here

Wherever you are able to observe from in southern Taiwan, a telescope pointed at the right coordinates can find any star named through Star Register. Name a star and browse the catalogue to see how your star's position is recorded.