Stock photography, photos: Old Observatory - Beijing, China Stock photos of The Ancient Beijing Observatory was built in the 7th year of the Zengtong reign (1442) of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The rooftop platform is 14 meters high with eight large astronomical instruments made in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) arranged on it. Photograph: © Robert Burch Click for a larger image and more information Keywords associated with this stock photo: Beijing Observatory, astronomy, asia, china, Beijing, stars