Belgrade Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Zvezdara district, Belgrade, Serbia
The Belgrade Observatory stands at 253 meters above sea level, featuring multiple instrument pavilions and research facilities for astronomical studies.
The institution opened in 1887 under Milan Nedeljković's leadership, and moved to its current modernist complex designed by Jan Dubovy between 1930 and 1932.
The observatory maintains the largest astronomical library in Serbia, housing over 5,000 books and 100,000 periodical issues for scientific research.
The facility organizes educational programs through the Department of Astronomy at the Faculty of Mathematics, providing practical training for undergraduate students.
The observatory operates an additional research station on Mount Vidojevica, equipped with a telescope named after its first director, Milan Nedeljković.
Location: Zvezdara
Location: Belgrade
Official opening: 1887
Elevation above the sea: 253 m
Website: http://aob.rs
GPS coordinates: 44.80361,20.50800
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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