New Publications

Title :	Director's Blog
Published :	February 2010
Remarks:	At $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: 2926 8250).

50th Anniversary of Weather Radar Observations in Hong Kong

Title :	50th Anniversary of Weather Radar Observations in Hong Kong Commemorative Booklet
Published :	December 2009
Remarks:	This booklet can be accessed online (approx 10 MByte).

Hong Kong Observatory

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.
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).

Hong Kong Observatory

Title :	Hong Kong Aviation Weather Services 70 Anniversary (1937 - 2007)
Published :	December 2007
Remarks:	This booklet can be accessed online (approx 10 MByte).

Hong Kong Observatory Almanac

Title :	Hong Kong Observatory Almanac 2010
Published :	November 2009
Abstract :	The "Hong Kong Observatory Almanac 2010" is now on sale. At $14 a copy, this bilingual Almanac contains the traditional Chinese calendar and times of daily sunrise, sun transit, sunset, moonrise, moon transit, moonset, high and low tides, arranged month by month. The times of meridian passage, rising and setting of the Sun and planets are graphically illustrated. Star maps of the four quarters of the year, duration of twilight, details of equinoxes, solstices, eclipses, background information of calendars, observation of meteor streams and planetary phenomena, monthly climatological information of Hong Kong and selected world cities as well as information on Observatory websites and telephone numbers for enquiries on the Observatory's services are also given in this publication. Astronomical and climatological information in the Almanac can also be found on the Hong Kong Observatory webpages.
Remarks:	The publication is available at the following location at $14 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: calling the Publications Sales Unit of ISD at 2537 1910 visiting the online Government Bookstore at http://www.bookstore.gov.hk downloading the order form from the ISD website and submit the order online (http://www.isd.gov.hk/eng/pform.htm )or by fax to 2523 7195 placing order with ISD by e-mail at puborder@isd.gov.hk

Hong Kong Observatory Calendar

Title :	Hong Kong Observatory Calendar 2010
Published :	November 2009
Highlights and Sales Information

Title :	Basic Meteorological Knowledge (in Chinese only)
Published :	October 2007
Press Release

Earthquake and Hong Kong

Title :	Pamphlet - "Earthquake and Hong Kong"
Published :	August 2007
Remarks:	This pamphlet can be accessed online.

Tide Tables for Hong Kong

Title :	Tide Tables for Hong Kong 2010
Published :	October 2009
Abstract :	These tide tables list the predicted heights and times of daily high and low waters at ten locations in Hong Kong, namely, Chi Ma Wan, Ko Lau Wan, Lok On Pai, Quarry Bay, Tai O, Tai Po Kau, Tsim Bei Tsui ,Waglan Island, Kwai Chung and Shek Pik. Phases of the moon are also given. This bilingual publication is a useful reference to 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.
Remarks:	The publication is available at the following locations at $20 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: calling the Publications Sales Unit of ISD at 2537 1910 visiting the online Government Bookstore at http://www.bookstore.gov.hk downloading the order form from the ISD website and submit the order online (http://www.isd.gov.hk/eng/pform.htm) or by fax to 2523 7195 placing order with ISD by e-mail at puborder@isd.gov.hk