Mykolayiv Astronomical Observatory

Mykolayiv Astronomical Observatory' (full name is "Science and research institute Mykolayiv Astronomical Observatory", Russian: Научно-исследовательский институт Николаевская астрономическая обсерватория) — astronomic observatory situated in Mykolaiv. The building and park among it is cultural property of city and whole country.

History

First period

• It was founded in 1821.
• Between 1821 and 1904 it had the name "Naval astronomic observatory" and was used commonly for the purposes of the Black sea fleet.

Second period

• From 1904 to 1991 the observatory was a part of the Pulkovo observatory and counts as the southern branch of the Main astronomic observatory.

Third period

• Since 1992 is independent observatory.
• in April 2007 was included in list of candidates to UNESCO world inheritance objects.

References

• Official Website
• Page of observatory on the site by UNESCO

Coordinates: 46°58′00″N 31°58′00″E / 46.9667°N 31.9667°E / 46.9667; 31.9667