Recently announced asteroids named after primary schools and famous scenic spots in Taiwan, three of which were discovered by the Lulin Observatory of Central University, namely Alishan (Alishan) No. 321131, Zintun (Sun Moon Lake) No. 300286, and Lantan No. 300150 (Lantan). Bring some good news and positive energy to Taiwan!
Lantan Elementary School is the base of the “Chiayi City Astronomical Association”, and has spared no effort in promoting natural science and astronomy education for a long time. Lantan Elementary School is the base of the “Chiayi City Astronomical Association”, and has spared no effort in promoting natural science and astronomy education for a long time.
Weather, geography, and people are the three elements that determine whether asteroids can be successfully discovered. The three asteroids “Alishan”, “Sun Moon Lake” and “Lantan” also represent the heaven, earth and people. The book “Asteroid Story” hopes to demonstrate the beautiful value of Taiwan. When the epidemic is getting more and more severe, it can be seen how vast the universe is and how small human beings are. But if we can attach importance to education and work together, we will be able to overcome any difficulties.
Alishan is located in the tourist scenic area between Chiayi and Nantou in central Taiwan. Alishan is famous for its sunrise, sea of clouds, sunset, forest and small railway. It is collectively called the five wonders of Alishan. Zintun is the Thao name of Sun Moon Lake, located in central Taiwan, with an altitude of 748 meters. It is the only natural large lake in Taiwan; the southern part of Lalu Island is shaped like a crescent moon, and the northern part is shaped like the sun, hence the name Sun Moon Lake.
The Alishan Highway on Taiwan No. 18 and the Xinzhongheng Highway on Taiwan No. 21 have beautiful scenery and rich ecology along the way, linking two international scenic spots, Alishan and Sun Moon Lake, including Alishan National Scenic Area, Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area and Yushan National Park. . The Tataga area of Yushan National Park, the highest point at the intersection of the highway, offers a panoramic view of Yushan, the highest mountain in Taiwan. It is the location of the Lulin Observatory of Central University and the place where asteroids were discovered.
Humanities Chiayi, Astronomy Lantan. Lantan Elementary School is the base of the “Chiayi City Astronomy Association”. It has promoted natural science and astronomy education for more than 30 years. The 2020 Chiayi City Eclipse event has set off a wave of astronomy in Taiwan, allowing many people to witness this rare astronomical wonder in Taiwan for a century. scene.