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China-Australia Astronomical Research Celebrates 60 Years: Future Cooperation in Optics and Radio Astronomy Expected

China and Australia Celebrate 60 Years of Astronomical Research Cooperation China’s Tianyan (中國天眼, FAST) captured stunning footage using a drone during its maintenance period on the 26th of last month. The momentous occasion marked the 60th anniversary of research cooperation in the field of astronomy between China and Australia. Lister Stablely Smith, esteemed co-director of […]

Earthquake felt at Observatory

The Hong Kong Observatory stated that a local felt earthquake reported by citizens was detected through the seismic network today (11th). According to the preliminary analysis of the Hong Kong Observatory, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake occurred on Lantau Island in Hong Kong at 1:22 pm today. The epicenter was located near 22.27 degrees north latitude […]

The yellow rainstorm warning signal is in effect. Heavy showers and severe squally thunderstorms are expected in Hong Kong in the next hour or two | Yahoo

[Updated report at 11:05] [Yahoo News Report]A “Special Weather Alert” was issued at 11:05, indicating that a severe thunderstorm band located at the Pearl River Estuary is gradually moving eastward. Heavy showers and severe squally thunderstorms are expected to occur in Hong Kong in the next hour or two. Citizens should be vigilant. Yellow Rainstorm […]

Wong Yu cancels flooding in many places in Hong Kong. There is water accumulation outside Wong Tai Sin North Building. “Milk Ice Room” remains open for business as usual (updated)

Wong Yu | Flooding in many places in Hong Kong. There is water accumulation outside the Wong Tai Sin North Building. The “Milk Ice Room” remains open for business as usual. 【Updated at 12:53】The Observatory said it would cancel the yellow rainstorm warning signal at 12:50 p.m. 【Updated at 12:14】It has been rainy in Hong […]