MyObservatory (我的天文台) APK

MyObservatory is a highly sought-after mobile application that provides personalized weather services. It furnishes real-time weather data, which includes temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, wind direction, wind speed, and weather photographs collected from nearby weather stations. The application updates rainfall data every 15 minutes and photos at a 5-minute interval. Other data is updated at 10-minute intervals, and the update time appears at the bottom of the front page.

Users can choose between automatic location service offered by the smartphone or select "My Location" on the map themselves. The app enables users to add weather stations, which are not necessarily from the same region, to the main page. In situations where meteorological data is unavailable from nearby stations, data obtained from other meteorological stations such as King's Park or Star Ferry is displayed.

MyObservatory offers notification services using the Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), which include weather warnings, location-based rain, and lightning forecast and location-specific heavy rain information. Although MyObservatory is a free app, users will incur charges levied by their respective mobile network service providers on the use of data service.

Users should note that weather information displayed on the app may differ from actual weather conditions due to differences in topography and altitude between the weather station and user's location or the estimated position given by the mobile device.

The clock on the main page of the MyObservatory app is synchronized automatically with the Observatory's Internet Time Server. Users can enable Location-based Rain and Lightning Forecast notification or disable this feature to save battery usage. The app automatically notifies users about weather warnings, Special Weather Tips and location-based rain and lightning forecasts. The app enables users to browse the Observatory's Facebook Page.

What is "MyObservatory" app?

"MyObservatory" is a weather mobile app that provides personalized weather services. The app provides current weather, including temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, wind direction and speed, as well as weather photographs collected from nearby weather stations at the user's location, specified location, or selected weather stations.

How often is the weather data updated?

The weather photos and rainfall data will be updated at 5-minute and 15-minute intervals, respectively. Other data will be updated in 10-minute interval, and the update time will be displayed at the bottom of the front page.

Can I choose my own location?

Yes, you can opt for using the automatic location service provided by the smartphone, or designating "My Location" on the map yourself. This location will be displayed on the main page and in "My Weather Report".

What happens if my location cannot be found?

If your location cannot be found, "My Location" will show the last location which was successfully found or "Hong Kong Observatory".

Is the weather data provided by meteorological stations nearby?

Yes, the meteorological data displayed on "My Location" or the station you added is provided by meteorological stations nearby and is not necessarily from a station in the same region.

Will I receive weather notifications on the app?

Yes, the notification service of the mobile app, including weather warnings, Location Specific Heavy Rain Information, Location-based Rain and Lightning Forecast, etc. is provided using the Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM).

Are there any charges for using the app?

Although the "MyObservatory" is a free app, users will be charged by their mobile network service provider on the use of data service. These charges can become very expensive on roaming.

Why might the weather information displayed on the app be different from actual conditions?

Owing to the difference in topography and altitude between the weather station and the user's location, and also the error in the estimated position given by the mobile device, users should note that the weather information displayed on the app may be different from actual conditions.

Is the clock on the main page of the app synchronized?

Yes, the clock on the main page of the app is synchronized automatically to the Observatory's Internet Time Server, and may not be the same as the time displayed on the smartphone.

Will using the notification function affect battery usage?

Yes, use of Location-based Rain and Lightning Forecast notification, and Location-specific Heavy Rain notification will increase the battery usage and data download slightly. Users who wish to save battery usage of the app may enable the notification function in rainy days and before outdoor activities and disable the function in sunny days and after finishing the outdoor activities.

Will I receive important weather information on the app?

Yes, the "MyObservatory" would automatically notify users of important weather information, such as weather warning, Special Weather Tips, location-based rain and lightning forecast, etc., according to user's settings.

Does the app provide a link to the Observatory's Facebook Page?

Yes, the app provides a link for users to browse the Observatory's Facebook Page. Users may choose to log in to his/her own Facebook account. More features of Facebook can be used after logging in. Please be reminded to pay attention to the notes of the Facebook Page and the privacy policies of the Facebook platform.

1. In the "My Location Settings", users can opt for using the automatic location service provided by the smartphone, or designating "My Location" on the map themselves.

2. The notification service of the mobile app including weather warnings, Location Specific Heavy Rain Information, Location-based Rain and Lightning Forecast, etc. is provided using the Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM).

3. Although the “MyObservatory” is a free app, user will be charged by their mobile network service provider on the use of data service.

4. Owing to the difference in topography and altitude between the weather station and user's location, and also the error in the estimated position given by the mobile device, users should note that weather information displayed on the app may be different from actual conditions in using the "MyObservatory".

5. The clock on the main page of the app is synchronized automatically to the Observatory's Internet Time Server, and may not be the same as the time displayed on the smartphone.

6. Use of Location-based Rain and Lightning Forecast notification, and Location-specific Heavy Rain notification will increase the battery usage and data download slightly.

7. To allow user to get hold to important weather information such as weather warning, Special Weather Tips, location-based rain and lightning forecast, etc., the “MyObservatory” would automatically notify users the above information according to user’s settings.

8. The app provides link for users to browse the Observatory's Facebook Page. Users may choose to log in his/her own Facebook account.

To install "MyObservatory (我的天文台)" APK on your computer, you will need to follow these steps:

• Download an Android emulator such as BlueStacks or NoxPlayer on your computer.
• Install and launch the emulator on your computer.
• Download the APK file of "MyObservatory (我的天文台)" from a trusted source.
• Open the emulator and click on the "Install APK" option.
• Select the downloaded APK file of "MyObservatory (我的天文台)" and wait for the installation to complete.
• Once installed, you can launch the app from the emulator and use it on your computer.