Tainan Astronomical Education Area

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.

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

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. "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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