Ka-Dar Observatory
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Ka-Dar Observatory is located in the Zelenchuksky District of Karachay-Cherkessia, high in Russia's North Caucasus mountains.
About Ka-Dar Observatory
The observatory is operated by the Russian Academy of Sciences (РАН) as part of the country's astronomical research infrastructure in the Caucasus region. It officially opened in 2010.
Location & getting there
Ka-Dar Observatory sits at an elevation of 2,060 metres in the Zelenchuksky District of Karachay-Cherkessia, in Russia's North Caucasus, a remote mountain setting chosen for its high altitude.
Visiting Ka-Dar Observatory
Detailed public visiting information isn't widely published; check with the Russian Academy of Sciences or local astronomy resources before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
A high-altitude site in the North Caucasus offers some of the clearest mountain skies in the region. If you've named a star with Star Register, its coordinates are in our catalogue, worth having on hand if you ever get to observe from a site like this.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
