Nanying Astronomy Education Park Introduction
Danei District is widely recognized in southern Taiwan as the best place for stargazing due to its low light pollution, earning it the title "Hometown of Stars." The Nanying Astronomical Education Park located in Danei not only features professional telescopes allowing visitors to experience the beauty of astronomy firsthand, but it also contains many secrets and knowledge about the universe within its exhibition hall, along with an exciting 3D planetarium, enabling star enthusiasts to embark on a dream journey through space. Astronomical Observatory: This is the first building opened in the park, designed with a pointed architectural style that represents the imagery of "Star Shine." It is equipped with telescopes of varying apertures for astronomical observation. During the day, visitors can gaze out from the stargazing platform to see the meanders of the Zengwen River and the clay badlands of the Moon World, as well as observe sunspots through the telescopes. On Saturdays and special astronomical events, the observatory opens for night sky viewing, offering telescope observation experiences along with guided tours of the night sky to bring people closer to nature. Astronomical Exhibition Hall: The exhibition hall is designed to harmonize with the terrain and natural conditions, symbolizing the "Moon." Utilizing high-tech virtual reality display methods, it offers experience-oriented exhibits that create a space filled with technology and fantasy. Through lively and rich astronomical themes, combined with popular special exhibitions on astronomy, it inspires the public's love for astronomical science. Planetarium: The building extends into a semi-spherical shape, symbolizing the imagery of the "Sun." The planetarium is the focal point of this facility, housing the first digital dome 3D planetarium in the country. Utilizing the latest global technology in "full-dome 3D imaging," it transcends the limitations of location, weather, moon phases, and time, providing visitors with a real and moving simulation of the starry sky.
