Novosibirsk Magnetic Observatory
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Novosibirsk Magnetic Observatory is a geophysical station near Novosibirsk, Russia, dedicated to monitoring the Earth's magnetic field rather than the night sky.
About Novosibirsk Magnetic Observatory
The observatory is part of INTERMAGNET, the international network of stations that record variations in Earth's magnetic field for scientific and space-weather monitoring purposes. Over time its equipment was upgraded from analogue photorecording to digital magnetometers, improving the precision of its measurements.
Location & getting there
The station is situated near Novosibirsk in southwestern Siberia, one of the major cities of the Russian interior.
Visiting Novosibirsk Magnetic Observatory
As a working scientific facility rather than a tourist site, no public visiting information is listed. Anyone interested should check with the operating institution before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Novosibirsk Magnetic Observatory watches the planet's magnetic field, not the stars above it — but the night sky over Siberia is still there for anyone to explore. If you've named a star with Star Register, its coordinates are ready to look up in our star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.