Mykolayiv Astronomical Observatory

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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.

Contents 1 History 1.1 First period 1.2 Second period 1.3 Third period 2 References

[edit] History

[edit] First period

• Was founded in 1821.
• Between 1821 and 1904 had name "Naval astronomic observatory" and used commonly for puropses of Black sea fleet.

[edit] Second period

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

[edit] Third period

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

[edit] References

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