Hongshikeng

Hongshikeng is a locality in , . Hongshikeng is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Xinglong Observatory, NAOC.

Research institute
Photo: Iamdalto, Public domain.
Xinglong Station is an observatory situated south of the main peak of the Yan Mountains in , , province, . Installed are seven telescopes: a Mark-III photoelectric astrolabe; a 60 cm reflector; an 85 cm reflector; a 60/90 cm Schmidt telescope; a 1.26-meter infrared telescope; and a 2.16-meter telescope.

Hongshikeng

Latitude
40.40906° or 40° 24′ 33″ north
Longitude
117.58935° or 117° 35′ 22″ east
Elevation
745 metres (2,444 feet)
Open location code
8PGVCH5Q+JP
Geo­Names ID
9991757
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Satellite Map

Discover Hongshikeng from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Hongshikeng” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “红石坑”

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