One of the oldest university observatories in Ukraine, founded in 1845, shortly after the founding of the University in Kiev. The first director was a prominent astronomer V. Fedorov. For a century and a half, many scientific discoveries have been made in the field of astrometry, solar physics and prediction of solar activity, meteor astronomy, observations of artificial satellites of the Earth. In the arsenal of the observatory there are several ancient instruments: the meridian circle, 8 "and 10" refractors Repsold, astrologist Zeiss, there is a library, which contains rare editions of the XVI-XVIII centuries. The house designed by architect V. Beretti is an architectural monument of the XIX century. There is a museum at the observatory.
Last update
11/28/2021
Categories | Architecture, Museum / gallery |
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Date of foundation | 1845 |
Address |
Observatory Street, 3
Kyiv |
Coordinates |
50.4524° N, 30.4985° E
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Phone | +380 44 486 3910, |
astromuz.univ@ukr.net | |
Official site |
http://www.observ.univ.kiev.ua... |
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