What's New

March 2010

	"Science in the Public Service" Campaign - Public Lectures
	Hong Kong Observatory Open Day (27 - 28 March)
	Automatic weather station for Sham Shui Po District opens (9 March 2010)
	Results of Science in the Public Service online quiz announced (6 March 2010)
	Backward Trajectory Map in February 2010
	The Weather of February 2010 - February is humid and warm despite a cold snap

 

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February 2010

	"Director's Blog" on sale (25 February 2010)
	Observatory enhances space weather webpage (23 February 2010)
	"Science in the Public Service" Campaign - Public Lectures
	New seismograph station enhances earthquake monitoring capability (18 February 2010)
	Shaping Aviation Weather Services in the 21st Century (11 February 2010)
	More schools joining the "Community Weather Information Network"
	Backward Trajectory Map in January 2010
	New member joining the World Weather Information Service
	Observatory official elected president of the Commission for Aeronautical Meteorology of the World Meteorological Organization (5 February 2010)
	The Observatory provides more weather information over the GovWiFi Network
	Meteorological experts shaping future of aviation weather services (3 February 2010)
	The Weather of January 2010 - A milder January
	Video on lightning on YouTube (Chinese Only)

January 2010

	Observatory launches new service for windsurfers (29 January 2010)
	"Science in the Public Service" Student Project Competition - Deadline extended
	Partial Solar Eclipse on YouTube
	"Science in the Public Service" Campaign - Public Lectures
	HKO e-Bulletin for the Marine Community
	Observations by Hong Kong Observatory during partial solar eclipse today (15 January 2010)
	Climate Change FAQs - UPDATED
	Monthly and Seasonal Backward Trajectory Maps
	More organisations joining the "Community Weather Information Network"
	The Year's Weather - 2009
	Online Quiz on Aeronautical Meteorology
	The Weather of December 2009 - A cool December
	Solar eclipse on 15 January (04 January 2010)

December 2009

	HKO e-Bulletin on Educational Resources Issue No.24 (December 2009)
	New members joining the World Weather Information Service
	Observatory launches new weather satellite images (28 December 2009)
	"Science in the Public Service" activities in progress
	Visibility meters cover all of Victoria Harbour (22 December 2009)
	Distinguished Chinese Scientist Public Talk "Climate Change in the China Region"
	Partial lunar eclipse on 1 January (18 December 2009)
	50 years of weather radar observations in Hong Kong (15 December 2009)
	"Science in the Public Service" Campaign - Public Lectures
	More schools joining the "Community Weather Information Network"
	30th Anniversary of Windshear Alerting Service (10 December 2009)
	Hottest decade in Hong Kong (9 December 2009)
	Observatory writes for Green Forum
	Fine weather for East Asian Games opening (4 December 2009)
	Observatory awarded Corporate Social Responsibility Advocate Mark
	The Weather of November 2009 - A November with winter's early arrival
	Webpage Enhancement on Space Weather (Beta version)
	Science in the Public Service - Online Quiz

November 2009

	Weather website for the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games (27 November 2009)
	Observatory celebrates 60 years of voluntary weather observations (26 November 2009)
	WWIS selected as one of the China's entries into the World Summit Award
	Observatory to keep weather eye on East Asian Games (24 November 2009)
	"Science in the Public Service" Campaign - Public Lectures
	Community Weather Information Network celebrates second anniversary (21 November 2009)
	Hong Kong Observatory public seminar : Hillfire and Weather (21 November 2009) (Cantonese only)
	Results of study on impact of weather on senior citizens (12 November 2009)
	The latest information on El Niño (11 November 2009)
	Cartoon "Scorched Earth" broadcast on YouTube
	Short Video on YouTube (6 November 2009)
	Hong Kong Observatory's 2010 calendar on sale (5 November 2009)
	The Weather of October 2009 - A dry and warm October

October 2009

	Climate Change FAQs
	"Science in the Public Service" Campaign - Public Lectures
	Automatic weather station for Kwun Tong District opened (21 October 2009)
	The latest information on El Niño (20 October 2009)
	'Tide Tables for Hong Kong 2010' now on sale (15 October 2009)
	Primary school students aware of UV radiation (13 October 2009)
	"Web Clock" service
	The Weather of September 2009 - A hot and wet September
	Hong Kong Observatory Wins Outstanding Service Awards

September 2009

	Observatory provides more real-time weather photos overlooking Hong Kong South (30 September 2009)
	Hong Kong Observatory public course : "Weather Observation" (28 November & 12 December 2009, Saturday) (Cantonese only)
	Welcome New Recruits of Voluntary Observing Ships
	Infrared satellite pictures of Typhoon Koppu on YouTube
	More UV Information available in the "Community Weather Information Network (Co-WIN)"
	Radar images of Typhoon Koppu on YouTube
	Science in the Public Service" Campaign - Public Lectures
	The 2nd 'Wetlands in My Eyes' Inter-school News Reporting Contest
	Pamphlet of the "Climate Change in Hong Kong"
	More Wind Information for Cheung Chau (14 September 2009)
	Moon phase icon now featured on HKO front page
	Moon watching tips for Mid-Autumn Festival 2009 (11 September 2009)
	Pamphlet of the "Community Weather Information Network" published
	Experimental weather telephone hotline for the hearing-impaired persons (Chinese version only)
	Hong Kong Observatory public seminar : Weather and Outdoor Activities  (12 September, Saturday) (Cantonese only)
	The Weather of August 2009 - A very hot August

August 2009

	More schools joining the "Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network" (28 August 2009)
	Italian-language version of weather forecast website launched today (28 August 2009)
	Summary of Environmental Radiation Monitoring in Hong Kong 2008 Released
	Climate Change FAQs
	"Science in the Public Service" Campaign - Student Project Competition
	Solar Eclipse overlooked from the Space
	More schools joining the "Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network" (17 August 2009)
	The 20th e-Bulletin for the aviation community released
	Partial Eclipse on YouTube
	The Weather of July 2009 - A Warmer July

July 2009

	More schools joining the "Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network" (28 July 2009)
	HKO front page gets a face-lift (28 July 2009)
	Observations made by Hong Kong Observatory during partial solar eclipse today (22 July 2009)
	Hong Kong Observatory public seminar : Airport Lightning (25 July, Saturday) (Cantonese only)
	More schools joining the "Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network" (14 July 2009)
	Hong Kong Observatory launches a website on YouTube
	Notable weather photos added
	The Weather of June 2009 - Less rainy June
	More schools joining the "Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network" (3 July 2009)
	HKO e-Bulletin on Educational Resources Issue No.22 (June 2009)
	El Niño and La Niña

June 2009

	World Meteorological Organization launches Media Kit for World Climate Conference-3
	Facelift for Observatory's ultraviolet information webpage (25 June 2009)
	Hong Kong Observatory public seminar : Introduction to Nowcasting (27 June, Saturday) (Cantonese only)
	CUHK and the Hong Kong Observatory Release Results of Study on Relationship between Weather and Influenza Activity in Hong Kong (18 June 2009)
	Climate Change FAQs (16 June 2009)
	Observatory launches new temperature station in Stanley (12 June 2009)
	Bringing Youth Messages of Hong Kong to the World Climate Conference-3 (WCC-3)
	Observatory enhances lightning alert service
	Seasonal forecast for summer 2009
	"Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network" Enhancing Weather Information (2 June 2009)
	The Weather of May 2009 - A dry and sunny May
	Weather goes Wi-Fi

May 2009

	More schools joining the "Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network" (26 May 2009)
	KML file showing epicentre included in the earthquake information web page
	Public Talk - Weather and Everyday Life (May and June 2009)
	A million a day
	The Hong Kong Observatory Radiation Laboratory receives ISO 9001:2008 accreditation for its provision of radiation measurement services
	Hong Kong Observatory Contributes to the Determination of the Coordinated Universal Time
	The Weather of April 2009 - A dry and cooler April
	More schools joining the "Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network" (4 May 2009)

April 2009

	The Observatory adds real-time weather photos overlooking northern Lantau
	The Observatory's first patented invention
	Unfounded rumour of tsunami
	Hong Kong Observatory public seminar : The Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network (18 April) (Cantonese only)
	German Swiss International School joins the "Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network"
	More the better - new members joining the World Weather Information Service

March 2009

	HKO e-Bulletin on Educational Resources Issue No.21 (March 2009)
	Automatic weather station for the Wong Tai Sin District opened
	"Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network" Enhancing Weather Information (23 Mar 2009)
	Director of Hong Kong Observatory talks on new typhoon categorisation and rainfall projection
	"Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network" Enhancing Weather Information (6 Mar 2009)
	Public Scientific Talk - Nowcasting at a glance -- forecasting severe weather a few hours ahead (7 Mar 2009)
	The Hong Kong Observatory's global solar radiation webpage gets updated
	Hong Kong Observatory Open Day (21-22 March)

February 2009

	New feature on lightning location information webpage
	The 19th e-Bulletin for the aviation community released
	Hong Kong Observatory public seminar : Earthquake and Tsunami (28 February, Saturday) (Cantonese only)
	Popular science lecture "Climatic Challenge of China in Past, Present and Future"
	Workshop on Climate Change and Climate Prediction in the Pearl River Delta Region

January 2009

	'Weathering the Storms' now on sale
	Training course on "Interpretation of Radar and Satellite Images" for the public
	Awards won by the Hong Kong Observatory
	The Observatory's Environmental Radiation Exhibition Gets a Facelift

December 2008

	HKO e-Bulletin on Educational Resources Issue No.20 (December 2008)
	The Hong Kong Observatory launches a new version of the Weather Wizard gadget
	"CLIMATE IS CHANGING, ACT NOW !" Exhibition
	Activity of "Science in the Public Service" Campaign in December
	"Deer in the Box" Exhibition

November 2008

	Hong Kong Sea School joins the Community Weather Information Network
	Webpage on "Backward Trajectory Map" (Beta version)
	Observatory launches Regional Climate of Hong Kong webpage
	Hong Kong Community Weather Information Network celebrates first anniversary
	Report on Tropical Storm Higos now available

October 2008

	Activity of "Science in the Public Service" Campaign in November and December
	Report on Typhoon Hagupit now available
	The 18th e-Bulletin for the aviation community released
	Observatory co-organises the Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day (25-26 October)
	More real-time weather photos from Hong Kong Observatory
	Hong Kong Observatory public seminar : Cosmic Rays and Space Flight (18 October, Saturday) (Cantonese only)
	Rainfall Nowcast for the Pearl River Delta Region
	Report on Typhoon Nuri now available

September 2008

	HKO e-Bulletin on Educational Resources Issue No.19 (September 2008)
	Science in the Public Service Fun Fair in November 2008
	"Anemometer Design Competition" jointly organized by the Faculty of Engineering of The University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Observatory
	Activity of "Science in the Public Service" Campaign in October and November
	Tropical Cyclones in 2007
	Training course on "Weather Observation" for the public

August 2008

	Recruitment of HKO Guided Tour docent (Chinese only)
	Hong Kong Observatory public seminar : Weather Observational Systems (30 August, Saturday) (Cantonese only)
	Activity of "Science in the Public Service" Campaign in September and October
	Director of Observatory holds public lecture 'Weathering the Storms - Evolution of the Hong Kong Observatory' (Cantonese) (23 August, Saturday)
	"Science in the Public Service" Campaign in August - free talks on popular science (9 August)

July 2008

	Observatory's Exhibition 'Weathering the Storms for 125 Years' Open to Public (23 July - 22 September 2008)
	Report on Typhoon Fengshen now available
	The 17th e-Bulletin for the aviation community released
	Kau Sai Chau Solar Radiation Station
	A new series of "Liberal Studies" articles under the "Science in the Public Service" Campaign
	Activity of "Science in the Public Service" Campaign in July and August
	Talks on Climate Change for Schools

June 2008

	HKO e-Bulletin on Educational Resources Issue No.18 (June 2008)
	Historical tropical cyclone reports for 1968 to 1986 available
	Free talks on "Weather and Everyday Life" for the public
	Cooperation between "Science in the Public Service" Campaign and the Hong Kong Economic Times

May 2008

	Lightning alert service is location specific
	Hong Kong Observatory public seminar : Lightning and Thunderstorm (7 June, Saturday) (Cantonese only)
	Director's Blog of the Hong Kong Observatory
	Electronic version of the Hong Kong Observatory's 120th anniversary book "Weathering the Storm" now available
	Report on Typhoon Neoguri now available
	New services on Hong Kong Observatory website

April 2008

	"Science in the Public Service" Student Project Competition 'Climate Change - What can we do?' Announcement of Results
	Hong Kong Observatory public seminar : Detecting weather with LIDAR (26 April, Saturday) (Cantonese only)

March 2008

	HKO e-Bulletin on Educational Resources Issue No.17 (March 2008)
	Launching of Regional Temperature Forecast in Hong Kong (Beta Version) on the Observatory's website
	The 16th e-Bulletin for the aviation community released

February 2008

	Hong Kong Observatory Celebrates its 125th Anniversary
	"Basic Meteorological Knowledge" 2nd print now available
	125th Anniversary Open Day (15 - 16 March 2008)
	More Grass Temperature Information disseminated by the Hong Kong Observatory
	"Hong Kong Observatory public seminar : Basics of Tropical Cyclone (16 February, Saturday) (Cantonese only)
	"Science in the Public Service" Student Project Competition Deadline for Project Submission extended to 15 February 2008

January 2008

	Hong Kong Observatory public seminar : Crystal Ball for Predicting Weather (26 January, Saturday) (Cantonese only)
	"Science in the Public Service" Campaign - Open Day of Government Facilities 20 January 2008 (Sunday)
	"Science in the Public Service" Student Project Competition and Climate Champions