Siberian State Aerospace University Observatory
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Perched at 160 metres above sea level in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, the Siberian State Aerospace University Observatory serves as the astronomical research facility of Siberian State Aerospace University, connecting students and researchers with the night sky over Siberia.
About Siberian State Aerospace University Observatory
The observatory operates as part of Siberian State Aerospace University, supporting the institution's astronomy and space-science programmes. It is officially registered with the International Center of Small Planets (the Minor Planet Center) at Harvard University, a mark of recognition within the international research community.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits in Krasnoyarsk, in the Asian region of Russia, at an elevation of 160 metres. Its inland, continental setting gives clear winter skies, though visitors should plan around Siberia's long, cold nights when travelling.
Visiting Siberian State Aerospace University Observatory
Because opening hours and public tour details are not widely published online, anyone hoping to visit should check the observatory's official website or contact Siberian State Aerospace University directly before travelling.
See your named star from here
Every star named through star-register.eu comes with precise coordinates, and staff at a research observatory like this one can, in principle, point a telescope toward those coordinates. Browse our star catalogue or explore our naming packages to find or register a star of your own.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
