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Establishment of the Hong Kong Observatory
- When
- 2 March 1883
- Where
- Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Sir George Bowen established the Hong Kong Observatory on 2 March 1883, appointing William Doberck as its first director.
The Hong Kong Observatory was established on 2 March 1883 by Sir George Bowen, the 9th Governor of Hong Kong. William Doberck served as its first director. The observatory was built in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, in 1883.
Sources
- Hong Kong Observatory Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
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