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Ancient Observatory
In ancient China, the Emperor ruled as an earthly representative of a supreme celestial ruler; therefore it was extremely important to study the heavens in order to steer the country in the right direction. In fact, the Ming Dynasty was aided by Jesuit missionaries in its examinations of the stars in the 17th century. This observatory dates from 1442 and houses an impressive collection of stargazing devices.
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