The 11th Cross-Strait Symposium on Astronomical Telescopes and Instruments was successfully held in Kashgar, Xinjiang from August 26 to 29, 2025.
This academic conference focusing on frontier developments in astronomical technologies was jointly organized by the Astronomical Instruments and Technology Committee of the Chinese Astronomical Society, Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics & Technology (NAOC), Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), and the Astronomy Research Institute of Central University.
It was co-hosted by the Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics & Technology and Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory.
Opening speeches were delivered sequentially by Academician Cui Xiangqun of CAS, Prof. Wu Yan (Deputy Director General of CAS International Cooperation Bureau), Prof. He Cheng from NSFC Astronomy Department, Wang Na (Party Secretary of Xinjiang Observatory), Prof. Wang Xiangyu of ASIAA, and Prof. Chen Wen-Ping from Central University.
The opening ceremony was chaired by Prof. Gong Xuefei, Director of Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics & Technology.
Keynote speakers unanimously commended the achievements in cross-strait astronomical exchanges and emphasized the significance of enhanced collaboration in astronomical research.
The conference brought together over 140 experts and scholars from more than 30 prestigious institutions, including Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Astronomy Research Institute of Central University, Taiwan Normal University, as well as mainland institutions such as Peking University, Tsinghua University, Nanjing University, National Astronomical Observatories of CAS, and other leading research centers, representing the core research teams in astronomical technology from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
The conference featured multiple session formats including invited lectures, oral presentations, and poster sessions, with 61 distinguished scholars delivering substantive research reports.
Participants shared advancements in astronomical facilities and projects such as LAMOST, EAST Telescope, TIANLIN Program, Qitai Radio Telescope, Trans-Pacific 2m Telescope, SVOM satellite, Antarctic Survey Telescope project, BURSTT program, CSST multi-channel imager, Subaru PFS, and high-contrast exoplanet imaging instruments.
Cutting-edge technical developments were also presented, covering site-testing methodologies, optical interferometer arrays, mirror fabrication techniques, space camera systems, and thin-film coating technologies.
These presentations comprehensively demonstrated current research priorities and achievements in cross-strait astronomical instrumentation and technology development.
Conference group photo
Field visit to Muztagata Observatory
