Borok Magnetic Observatory
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Borok Magnetic Observatory is a geophysical research station in the Borok area of Yaroslavl Region, Russia.
About Borok Magnetic Observatory
The observatory was founded in 1957 by the Institute of Physics of the Earth of the Russian Academy of Sciences, as part of the worldwide programme of stations set up during the International Geophysical Year. Rather than tracking stars, it monitors the Earth's own geomagnetic field.
Telescopes & research
Borok specialises in measuring ultra-low-frequency geomagnetic pulsations, along with geomagnetic field variations, telluric currents, atmospheric electricity, and related meteorological parameters. In April 2004 it gained INTERMAGNET certification, becoming one of only three magnetic observatories in Russia to hold this status, and the only one in European Russia.
Location & getting there
The site sits in the Asia region, in Yaroslavl Region, Russia. Use the map and directions button on this page for the current route.
Visiting Borok Magnetic Observatory
As a specialised geophysical research station rather than a public astronomy venue, general visitor access isn't documented, so check locally before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
Borok's instruments watch the Earth's magnetic field rather than the night sky, but the coordinates behind a named star still describe an exact position overhead from anywhere in this region. Browse the star catalogue to see stars named near this part of Russia.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
