Astronomical Observatory of the University of Kazan

In the city of Kazan, Russia, the Astronomical Observatory of Kazan University traces its roots to one of the oldest astronomy departments in the country and was recognised by UNESCO as recently as 2023.

About Astronomical Observatory of the University of Kazan

The observatory is affiliated with the Department of Astronomy of Kazan University, whose origins go back to 1810 under Joseph Johann von Littrow. The observatory building itself was founded in 1837, and it sits at an altitude of about 75 metres above sea level.

History

In September 2023, the Astronomical Observatory of Kazan University and the related Engelhardt Observatory were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognising their long history in Russian astronomy, though the advisory body ICOMOS did not recommend the inscription at the time.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in the city of Kazan, Russia, at an elevation of around 75 metres, and is affiliated with Kazan University's Department of Astronomy.

Visiting Astronomical Observatory of Kazan University

Details on public opening hours are limited; visitors are advised to contact Kazan Federal University directly or check its website for the latest information on tours and events before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

A named star's exact position, its right ascension and declination, is the kind of information any observatory's telescope operators can use to locate it in the night sky. If you've named a star through our packages, its coordinates are listed in the catalogue.

Name a star of your own

Whether or not you can visit Astronomical Observatory of the University of Kazan, you can dedicate a real, visible star through Star-Register. Name a star to receive its exact coordinates, or browse the star catalogue to look one up.