Beginner's Corner
Astronomy for Beginners in Hong Kong: Start Here
No gear, no jargon — a simple first-steps plan for anyone in Hong Kong who wants to start looking up.
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16 guides on Astronomy 2009.
Articles
Astronomy in Hong Kong
International Year of Astronomy 2009: Hong Kong's Legacy
The 2009 global astronomy celebration left a lasting mark on Hong Kong’s public astronomy — the spirit behind this site.
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Astronomy in Hong Kong
Astronomy Clubs & Societies in Hong Kong
The fastest way to learn the sky is with other people. Here are the astronomy communities to join in Hong Kong.
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Astronomy in Hong Kong
Ho Koon Astronomical Centre & Public Observatories
Where to look through a real telescope in Hong Kong — the Ho Koon centre and other public observing facilities.
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Astronomy in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Space Museum: A Visitor’s Guide
The dome on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront is Hong Kong’s astronomy landmark. What to see, and how to plan a visit.
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Telescopes & Astrophotography
Astrophotography in Hong Kong: A Starter Guide
You can shoot the moon, star trails and even the Milky Way in Hong Kong with a phone or DSLR. Here’s how to begin.
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Telescopes & Astrophotography
Binocular Astronomy: Stargazing Without a Telescope
A good pair of binoculars may be the best first astronomy purchase in Hong Kong — portable, cheap and surprisingly powerful.
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Telescopes & Astrophotography
Best Beginner Telescopes for Hong Kong Skies
Small flats, bright skies and humidity shape the right first telescope in Hong Kong. Here’s how to choose.
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The Night Sky from Hong Kong
What Hong Kong's Latitude (22°N) Lets You See
Sitting at 22°N, Hong Kong sees deep into the southern sky while losing the far north. Here’s what that means for observers.
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The Night Sky from Hong Kong
Naked-Eye Planets from Hong Kong
Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are easy from even a city balcony. Here’s how to spot the planets from Hong Kong.
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The Night Sky from Hong Kong
Meteor Showers Visible from Hong Kong
The major annual meteor showers and how to watch them from Hong Kong, where dark skies and timing matter most.
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The Night Sky from Hong Kong
What's in Hong Kong's Night Sky This Season
A season-by-season tour of the constellations, planets and deep-sky sights on view from Hong Kong through the year.
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