MASTER-II observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
MASTER-II observatory near Tyumen, in western Siberia, Russia, is a node in a global network of robotic telescopes that scan the sky automatically for fast-changing events.
About MASTER-II observatory
This MASTER-II observatory sits in Tyumen Oblast, Russia, and forms part of the Global MASTER-Net, a chain of robotic observatories run by Lomonosov Moscow State University.
Telescopes & research
MASTER-Net stations typically use wide-field 40-centimetre telescopes covering several square degrees of sky at once, designed to catch transient events such as gamma-ray bursts within seconds of detection, rather than to serve visiting stargazers.
Location & getting there
The site is located in Tyumen Oblast in western Siberia, Russia; it is a working robotic facility rather than a visitor destination.
Visiting MASTER-II observatory
As an automated research station, MASTER-II observatory is not generally set up for public visits; anyone interested should check with Lomonosov Moscow State University's MASTER-Net programme directly.
See your named star from here
Even a fully automated observatory scans the same sky that holds a star named through Star Register. Find your star's coordinates any time in the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
