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Museum of meteorological history opens in east China

2010-03-29 09:59 BJT

NANJING, March 28 (Xinhua)-- A museum of meteorological history opened to visitors Sunday, the first of its kind in China.

Located in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province,the public museum was established to educate about meteorological culture and achievements, said Zheng Guoguang, director with the China Meteorological Administration.

The museum was built on Beijige Hill, the birthplace of modern Chinese meteorology. It has two sections.

The outdoor exhibition displays ancient meteorological apparatus, weather-themed rilievos, and sculptures of famous ancient meteorologists.

The indoor pavilion presents the history and development of meteorological instruments and the development of Chinese meteorology.

In addition, the museum offers special educational programs to students.

By visiting the exhibition, elementary and middle school students will enjoy vivid explanations and demonstrations on the basic climate phenomenon in their textbooks.

Editor: Zhang Ning | Source: Xinhua