introduce

China Sky Eye - FAST (Five hundred meters Aperture Spherical Telescope, referred to as FAST), was completed and put into use on September 25, 2016. It is located in Pingtang County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. It is the largest single-aperture spherical radio telescope in the world. .

Highlights

Single Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope

China Sky Eye has a caliber of 500 meters, a receiving area as large as nearly 30 football fields, and a main reflecting surface of 250,000 square meters. When you really get close to the Chinese Sky Eye, you can feel the vastness and majesty of this artificial building, and marvel at the ingenuity of human beings. Only a country with a strong comprehensive national strength can build such a huge project, and I can't help but feel a sense of national pride.

Adopt the original design of Chinese scientists

The location of China Sky Eye has gone through numerous investigations by many experts over the years, and finally chose Guizhou Province. It makes very clever use of the unique topographical conditions of the natural karst funnel depression in Guizhou, laying 4,450 reflective surface units in the depression to form a 500-meter spherical crown active reflective surface, which looks like a "big pot" from a distance.

tour route

The package ticket sold by China Tianyan Science Popularization Base includes FAST viewing platform, astronomical experience hall and astronomical theater. Most tourists’ tour route includes FAST viewing platform—astronomical experience hall—astronomical theater, following the order of “uphill—downhill” tour, very clearly defined.

FAST Observation Deck: Enjoy the Single Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope

After depositing your electronic equipment, take a shuttle bus to the core radio station, and then walk more than 700 steps to reach the top of the mountain. During the steps, there are 12 constellations such as Pisces and Aries displayed. From the FAST Observation Deck on the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the China Sky Eye, and appreciate the "cauldron" that is nearly 30 football fields in size, which is extremely shocking. The FAST viewing platform has three floors. On the viewing platform on the third floor, you can see the "cauldron" from different angles. In this situation, I couldn't help but express a sigh of emotion: "My country is amazing!"

Astronomical experience hall: learn and experience various astronomical knowledge

After admiring the shocking Chinese Sky Eye, you can visit the Astronomical Experience Hall, where you can take out your mobile phone to take pictures at will. The orderly hall, radio experience hall, astronomical science hall, children's astronomical garden, interactive experience area, etc. in the museum integrate vision, hearing, and touch through text introduction and special effects such as sound and light. sense, a very vivid display of astronomical knowledge. Here, children, students and adults can increase their knowledge and broaden their horizons.

Astronomy Cinema: Watch Cool Astronomy Movies

The last attraction for tourists is usually the astronomy theater. If you are tired after playing around, you can sit down and watch films about astronomy, which can not only relax, but also increase knowledge.

Further reading:

1. Nan Rendong, the father of "China Sky Eye"

Nan Rendong is the initiator and founder of the China Sky Eye Project. As a project scientist and chief engineer, he presided over the overcoming of a series of technical problems and made outstanding contributions to the smooth completion of the China Sky Eye Project. He persisted and paid for 22 years, and finally the China Sky Eye project was finally completed on September 25, 2016. In ancient times, it took ten years to sharpen a sword, but now it takes twenty years to "cast the eyes of the sky".

Just a few days before the first anniversary of the completion of the China Sky Eye project, Nan Rendong, the father of the "China Sky Eye", bid farewell to this world forever at the age of 72. It is because of people like him who look up at the stars that our country has hope

, he is the backbone of the country. Although he closed his eyes forever, he opened another "eye of heaven" for us humans. The hero has long passed away, please remember this great name-Nan Rendong.

2. The scientific significance of China's Sky Eye

The China Sky Eye is an important facility for humans to directly observe distant galaxies and planets, and to search for a cosmic environment similar to the solar system or the earth. Its scientific goals are to inspect neutral hydrogen in the universe, discover new pulsars, detect interstellar molecules, etc. It also has a wide range of applications in aerospace engineering. Through the Chinese Sky Eye, it may be possible to discover alien civilizations and solve the mystery of the origin of the universe.

opening hours

08:30-18:00 throughout the year; the latest admission time for package tickets is 14:00. For the opening hours of various projects in the China SkyEye Science Popularization Base, please refer to the announcement of the scenic spot.

Preferential treatment policy

child:All items for children under 1.2 meters in height (inclusive) are free
elder:Astronomical experience hall project for the elderly aged 60 (inclusive) and above, free of charge
soldier:Active soldiers and disabled soldiers, with their valid certificates, astronomy experience hall project, free
the disabled:Disabled people with their own valid certificates astronomy experience project, free
Supplementary Note:Note: Children under 1.2 meters in height are free of charge for all events, but they cannot occupy a seat when riding a car or watching a movie.

Service Facilities

PARKING LOT:[Pingtang County International Radio Science Popularization Tourism Culture Park Parking Lot] Reference price: starting from 5 yuan; address: China Sky Eye Science Popularization Base Pingtang International Radio Science Popularization Tourism Culture Park parking lot; storage space: about 2000; charging time: daytime 8:00 (inclusive) to 20:00 at night (inclusive); free time: 20:00 at night to 8:00 the next day. Parking attention: (1) No charge for vehicles that park for less than 15 minutes (2) Charges for less than 3 hours will be charged for 3 hours Parking service fees are exempted for maintenance vehicles, sanitation, postal, and funeral vehicles, as well as motor vehicles for the disabled with legal law enforcement vehicles and disabled people's certificates.
phone charging:There is a shared power bank rental place in the visitor center
luggage storage:Reference price: free storage with the QR code on the ticket paper; in order to ensure the normal operation of China's Sky Eye (FAST), which is the most important weapon in the country, and accurately receive cosmic signals, according to the "Guizhou Provincial 500-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope Electromagnetic Wave Quiet Zone Protection Measures", " According to Qiannan Prefecture’s 500-meter Aperture Radio Telescope Facilities and Electromagnetic Wave Quiet Zone Protection Regulations and the relevant regulations of China Sky Eye Scenic Area, tourists need to deposit the following items before visiting: mobile phones, watches, car keys, chargers, power banks, digital cameras, smart bracelets , tablets, laptops, walkie-talkies, remote controls and other electronic products; cigarettes, lighters, matches and other flammable and explosive items; fruit knives, scissors and other knives and other prohibited items.
Scenic spot explanation:1. Explaining the sub-research tutors and base explainers. 2. China Tianyan Science Popularization Base explains that there are currently two projects: Pingtang International Astronomical Experience Hall and China Tianyan Dazzling Observatory. 3. For the explanation service of Pingtang International Astronomical Experience Hall, please go to the entrance of the experience hall to handle it. The explanation time is within 40 minutes; . Please consult the base for specific fees
Scenic Map:The Visitor Center of China Tianyan Science Popularization Base has a tour route exhibition
Park traffic:Reference price: 50 yuan/person; runs from the shuttle bus point in Tianwen Town to the observation deck
rain gear rental:Address: Shared Rain Gear Rental Center
bathroom:There are multiple toilets in the base, and eye-catching signs are marked near the visitor center and various venues.
Infant room:Address: There is a mother and baby room in the tourist center of the base
FOOD:There are restaurants at the ticket check-in office and under the watchtower for taking the shuttle bus. Since you can’t bring electronic devices to watch China Tianyan, you need to bring cash for dining at the restaurant at the watchtower
Gift Shop:There are souvenir shops in Astronomy Town and Visitor Center
convenience store:There are many convenience stores in the base

must see tips

[Special Reminder] According to the regulations of China SkyEye Science Popularization Base: In order to ensure the safe operation of China SkyEye Science Popularization Base, anyone who enters the viewing platform of China SkyEye Science Popularization Base is not allowed to carry any electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital cameras, smart bracelets, and walkie-talkies.

[Time reference] The viewing time of the dome flying theater is about 20 minutes; the viewing time of the astronomical theater is 25 minutes; the FSST observation experience is 25 minutes; the ride time of the observation deck shuttle bus is 1 hour back and forth, and the viewing time of the observation deck is generally 1.5 hours. . The whole tour takes about 4 hours.

[Recommendation for play] ①For tourists who arrive around 10 o'clock, in hot summer, it is recommended to experience the dome flying theater first, which lasts about 20 minutes; then experience the astronomical experience hall project; avoid taking the shuttle bus to the observation deck after noon . ②For tourists arriving in the afternoon, since the shuttle bus stops after 16:15, it is recommended to go to the observatory first and then experience the astronomical project. It is recommended to consult the staff of the scenic spot.