Georgian National Astrophysical Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Abastumani, Georgia.
The observatory sits at 1650 meters elevation on Mount Kanobili, surrounded by coniferous forests in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia.
The facility opened in 1932 under the guidance of Evgeni Kharadze, becoming the first mining astrophysical observatory in the Soviet Union.
Scientists at the observatory contribute to astronomical research through studies of galaxies, stars, the sun, and various solar system phenomena.
Located 239 kilometers from Tbilisi, the facility maintains regular operating hours from Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 19:00.
The observatory houses multiple specialized telescopes, including a 40-centimeter Carl Zeiss instrument installed in 1934 for advanced astronomical observations.
Location: Abastumani
Inception: February 8, 1932
Elevation above the sea: 1,650 m
Operator: ილიას სახელმწიფო უნივერსიტეტი
Website: http://observatory.iliauni.edu.ge
GPS coordinates: 41.75417,42.81944
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:48
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