Stargazing site: The new Astropark has opened, providing recreational, educational and astronomical facilities for viewing the night sky.

The newly completed Astropark has opened, providing recreational, educational and astronomical facilities for viewing the night sky.

Situated in Chong Hing Water Sports Centre, Sai Kung, the $3 million facility is equipped with astronomical equipment managed by the Space Museum.

Occupying a 1,200-square-metre site, it is divided into the Educational Zone, Naked-eye Observation Area and Telescopic Observation Area.

The Educational Zone has eight replicas of ancient Chinese astronomical instruments, including an armillary sphere, equatorial sundial and direction-determining table. 

In the Naked-eye Observation Area, visitors can use reclining stargazing benches.

The Telescopic Observation Area has four sets of 20 x 80 binoculars for visitors to view celestial objects.

The Space Museum will organise stargazing activities and guided tours at the park to enhance public interest in astronomy.

The Astropark is open 24 hours, throughout the year. Admission is free. For details click here.