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The Observatory was established on 2 March 1883 as the Hong Kong Observatory by Sir George Bowen, the 9th Governor of Hong Kong, with William Doberck (1852–1941) as its first director. Early operations included meteorological and magnetic observations, a time service based on astronomical observations and a tropical cyclone warning service.
In Hong Kong, Hong Kong Time is defined in the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap 1), Laws of Hong Kong.. Section 67(2) of the Ordinance states that: "Hong Kong Time" (香港時間) means the time used for general purposes throughout Hong Kong namely, 8 hours, or such other period as may be determined by the Legislative Council by resolution under this subsection or under ...
During the Japanese occupation, the clock tower was coloured a camouflage grey and bell chiming was halted. [5] Following the liberation of Hong Kong, the clock was reactivated on 2 October 1945, [6] and the paint was removed, revealing the original red brick and grey stone façade. The use of the clock tower's bell was discontinued in 1950 ...
Hong Kong Observatory; Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong ... Five caesium clocks, one passive hydrogen maser, two active hydrogen masers. [26] Cs, H
The Hong Kong Observation Wheel (abbr. HKOW) is a 60-metre (197-foot) tall [1] Ferris wheel located at the Central Harbourfront, Central, Hong Kong. [2] It has 42 gondolas, including one VIP Gondola with leather seats and a clear glass bottom floor. All gondolas are equipped with air conditioners and communication systems.
The part of the Road crossing the Hong Kong Observatory compound is not open to the public. Among the other familiar places around this area are the Hong Kong Museum of History , the Science Museum , Energy Plaza with its Clock Fountain, Mira Place , Ramada Hotel , and of course, the Hong Kong Observatory itself.
Clock Tower, Hong Kong: 1910 Greek-revival Tsim Sha Tsui: Central Police Station – HQ Block, Blocks A-D 1910 Central: University of Hong Kong Main Building 1910–1912 Leigh & Orange: Mid-levels: Legislative Council Building: 1912 Sir Aston Webb Neo-Classical Central: Old Wan Chai Post Office: 1912–1913 Greek-revival Wan Chai: Former ...
Educational observatory This is a partial list of astronomical observatories ordered by name, along with initial dates of operation (where an accurate date is available) and location. The list also includes a final year of operation for many observatories that are no longer in operation.