Crimean Astrophysical Observatory
Getting From Simferopol
- From the bus Western buses, following the settlement of Science. Travel time - 1 hour.
- At the 13th kilometer of highway Simferopol - Sevastopol (M 26), turn left onto the highway T0116, which follow on to the village of Science. Distance -12 miles.
By Buckley
- From the village of Rocky buses go to Science. Travel time - 10 E-chick.
- Go back to the highway T January 16, at her follow up to the village of Science. Distance - 9 miles.
Settlement Research - the highest mountain community of Crimea (about 600 meters above sea level). Here is the largest in Ukraine, the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. It was founded in 1945 on the basis Simeiz department of Pulkovo Observatory.
The observatory has a modern scientific equipment, which allows you to conduct comprehensive astrophysical research. Also here are constructed and manufactured a unique astrophysical equipment - both for terrestrial and space research.
During the tour you will visit the observatory museum dedicated to space exploration, with the onset of darkness will be able to look at hundred fold increase in the planets and stars.
- From the bus Western buses, following the settlement of Science. Travel time - 1 hour.
- At the 13th kilometer of highway Simferopol - Sevastopol (M 26), turn left onto the highway T0116, which follow on to the village of Science. Distance -12 miles.
By Buckley
- From the village of Rocky buses go to Science. Travel time - 10 E-chick.
- Go back to the highway T January 16, at her follow up to the village of Science. Distance - 9 miles.
Settlement Research - the highest mountain community of Crimea (about 600 meters above sea level). Here is the largest in Ukraine, the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. It was founded in 1945 on the basis Simeiz department of Pulkovo Observatory.
The observatory has a modern scientific equipment, which allows you to conduct comprehensive astrophysical research. Also here are constructed and manufactured a unique astrophysical equipment - both for terrestrial and space research.
During the tour you will visit the observatory museum dedicated to space exploration, with the onset of darkness will be able to look at hundred fold increase in the planets and stars.
On the territory of the observatory is the largest optical telescope in Europe, built in 1960. The diameter of the lens is 2.6 meters. Results in the scientific town is about two dozen telescopes. They are located in the park, which was laid out here about 50 years ago. Rare species of trees were brought to the Science of the Nikita Botanical Garden.
Crimean Astrophysical Observatory
Tel. +38 06554 71 164
Tours are conducted at the observatory
night. There is a parking lot
and a hotel.
During the summer, on a trip to the observatory is better to go to an organized group. You must set to agree on such a trip with one of the Crimean tourist agencies that organize visits to the observatory.
