Ka-Dar Observatory

Ka-Dar Observatory is a small astronomical site in Moscow Oblast, Russia, sitting at roughly 180 metres above sea level, where it has quietly contributed asteroid and comet observations for two decades.

About Ka-Dar Observatory

Ka-Dar Observatory holds its own Minor Planet Center observatory code, B05, an international designation used to credit and track positional measurements of asteroids and comets. The site is run in connection with a university, giving students and amateur astronomers a working facility for practical observing.

History

The observatory was founded in 2004 and has operated since as a dedicated site for minor-planet astrometry, a niche but valuable corner of amateur and academic astronomy.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits at an elevation of about 180 metres in Moscow Oblast, Russia. As with most working observatories, it is not set up as a general tourist attraction, so visitors should plan ahead rather than arriving unannounced.

Visiting Ka-Dar Observatory

Public visiting information is limited. Anyone hoping to see the site in person should check the observatory's own website or contact its operators directly before travelling, since access and opening times are not widely published.

See your named star from here

Every star named through Star Register comes with precise coordinates, so in principle any observatory on Earth, including Ka-Dar, could be pointed toward it on a clear night. Browse our star-naming packages or search the star catalogue to find the exact position of a star named in someone's honour.