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Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory

The Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory, officially named the Central Astronomical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences at Pulkovo,… Read more…

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Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory
Ev. Bernardsky (1819-1889) / Public domain
 

The Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory, officially named the Central Astronomical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences at Pulkovo, is the principal astronomical observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It is located 19 km south of Saint Petersburg on Pulkovo Heights 75 metres above sea level. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments. It was formerly known as the Imperial Observatory at Pulkowo.

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Address 65k1 Pulkovskoye shosse, Пулково 196140, Russia
Coordinates 59°46'18.458" N, 30°19'31.039" E
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