Farmer builds astronomical observatory at home

Astronomy enthusiast Wu Shiying, a 71-year-old farmer from Shiyan in Central China's Hubei province, has spent many years building an astronomical observatory in his own home.

Wu developed an interest in astronomy at quite a young age. He became a farmer after finishing middle school. With limited income, he spent most of his savings on building the astronomical observatory at home, purchasing telescopes, buying astronomy books and attending different space-related conferences.