Sternberg Astronomical Institute

1831VariousMoscow University

LocationRussia

Year1831

SizeVarious

OperatorMoscow University

About Sternberg Astronomical Institute

One of the oldest astronomical institutions in Russia. The 70 cm refractor is still in limited use despite light pollution. Houses a museum of astronomy. Named after Pavel Sternberg, a Bolshevik astronomer.

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