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| Title : |
Hong Kong Observatory Almanac 2012 |
| Published : |
December 2011 |
| Abstract : |
The "Hong Kong Observatory Almanac 2012" is now on sale. At $22 a copy, this bilingual Almanac contains the traditional Chinese calendar, solar terms and moon phases, as well as the times of daily sunrise, sun transit, sunset, moonrise, moon transit, moonset, high and low tides, arranged month by month. The times of meridian passage and the rising and setting of the sun and planets are graphically illustrated. Also included in the publication are star maps of the four quarters of the year, duration of twilight, details of solar and lunar eclipses, the transit of Venus, background information on calendars, determination of apparent solar time, observation of meteor streams and planetary phenomena as well as monthly climatological information of Hong Kong and selected world cities.
Astronomical and climatological information in the Almanac can also be found on the Hong Kong Observatory webpages.
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| Remarks: |
The publication is available at the following locations at $22 a copy:
Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre
Rooms 2304-2309, 23/F, Miramar Tower
132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
(Tel.: 2926 8250)
Map Publication Centre (Kowloon)
382 Nathan Road, Kowloon
(Tel.: 2780 0981)
Designated Post Offices
General Post Office
Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office
Tuen Mun Central Post Office
Sha Tin Central Post Office
You can also purchase the publication by:
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| Title : |
Tide Tables for Hong Kong 2012 |
| Published : |
August 2011 |
| Abstract : |
The tide tables list the predicted heights and times of daily high and low waters at 14 locations in Hong Kong, which are Chi Ma Wan, Ko Lau Wan, Kwai Chung, Lok On Pai, Quarry Bay, Shek Pik, Tai Miu Wan, Tai O, Tai Po Kau, Tsim Bei Tsui, Waglan Island and newly added locations at Chek Lap Kok, Cheung Chau and Ma Wan. Phases of the moon are also given.
The bilingual publication is a useful reference for engineers, shipping companies, wharf and container terminal operators, yachtsmen, fishing and water sports enthusiasts.
Tidal predictions can also be found on the Hong Kong Observatory webpages.
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| Remarks: |
The publication is available at the following locations at $18 a copy:
Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre
Rooms 2304-2309, 23/F, Miramar Tower
132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
(Tel.: 2926 8250)
Map Publication Centre (Kowloon)
382 Nathan Road, Kowloon
(Tel.: 2780 0981)
Marine Department Headquarters
Room 309, Harbour Building,
38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong
(Tel.: 2852 3087)
Designated Post Offices
General Post Office
Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office
Tuen Mun Central Post Office
Sha Tin Central Post Office
You can also purchase the publication by:
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| Title : |
Aviation-weather Disaster Risk Reduction |
| Published : |
April 2011 |
| Remarks: |
This booklet can be accessed online (approx 2 MByte). |
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| Title : |
Director's Collectanea |
| Published : |
March 2011 |
| Remarks: |
At $54 a copy, the book can be obtained at the Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre, the Publications Sales Unit of the Information Services Department, General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tuen Mun Central Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office. It is also available from the on-line government bookstore at http://www.bookstore.gov.hk , details of which can be obtained through the telephone enquiry service of the Information Services Department on 2537 1910. It will also later be sold at major bookstores in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre is located at Units 2304-2309, 23/F Miramar Tower, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (Telephone no.: 2926 8250). |
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| Title : |
Director's Blog |
| Published : |
February 2010 |
| Remarks: |
At HK$72 a copy, the book can be obtained at the Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre, the Publications Sales Unit of the Information Services Department, General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tuen Mun Central Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office. It is also available from the on-line government bookstore at http://www.bookstore.gov.hk , details of which can be obtained through the telephone enquiry service of the Information Services Department on 2537 1910. It will also later be sold at major bookstores in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre is located at Units 2304-2309, 23/F Miramar Tower, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (Telephone no.: 2926 8250). |
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| Title : |
50th Anniversary of Weather Radar Observations in Hong Kong
Commemorative Booklet
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| Published : |
December 2009 |
| Remarks: |
This booklet can be accessed online (approx 10 MByte). |
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| Title : |
Weathering the Storms |
| Published : |
December 2008 |
| Abstract: |
"Weathering the Storms", a collection of essays to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Hong Kong Observatory, is now on sale.
The book comprises 43 Chinese and English articles written by serving and retired staff of the observatory, including four directors of different generations. Through the authors' real-life stories, and more than 100 precious pictures, the evolution of the observatory and Hong Kong society over the decades is vividly revealed. The book is highly recommended for those interested in weather as well as the history of the observatory.
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| Remarks: |
At $88 a copy, the book can be obtained at the Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre, the Publications Sales Unit of the Information Services Department, General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tuen Mun Central Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office. It is also available from the on-line government bookstore at http://www.bookstore.gov.hk , details of which can be obtained through the telephone enquiry service of the Information Services Department on 2537 1910. It will also later be sold at major bookstores in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre is located at Units 2304-2309, 23/F Miramar Tower, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (telephone: 2926 8250). |
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| Title : |
Hong Kong Aviation Weather Services 70 Anniversary (1937 - 2007) |
| Published : |
December 2007 |
| Remarks: |
This booklet can be accessed online (approx 10 MByte). |
| Title : |
Basic Meteorological Knowledge (in Chinese only) |
| Published : |
October 2007 |
| Press Release |
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