It was built by French Jesuits around 1899 and is one of the oldest astronomical observatory in China (it also hosts one of China's oldest astronomical telescopes). In 1962, Sheshan Observatory was merged with
Xujiahui Observatory and was renamed the Sheshan Station of the
Shanghai Astronomical Observatory. File:Sheshan Observatory Signs.JPG|Signs in Chinese and English, near the entrance. File:She Shan Observatory - Blink comparator.jpg|A
blink comparator, with explanations in Chinese, English and French. == See also ==