Kamenskoe Plateau Observatory, Astronomical observatory at Kamenskoye Plato, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Located at 1,450 meters above sea level, the observatory operates four telescopes for observing galaxies, stars, planets, and geostationary satellites.
Japanese prisoners of war constructed the observatory buildings in 1947 following World War II, establishing a major scientific facility in Kazakhstan.
The observatory houses the ASI-2 telescope, which led to the discovery of the Churyumov-Gerasimenko comet and displays the Sikhote-Alin meteorite.
Night tours accommodate groups of up to 30 visitors, providing access to two pavilions and expert guidance through astronomical observations.
The observatory contains specialized equipment including the AZT-8 telescope with a 70-centimeter mirror for tracking geostationary satellites and astronomical phenomena.
Location: Almaty
Location: Kamennoye Plato
Official opening: 1947
Elevation above the sea: 1,450 m
GPS coordinates: 43.17669,76.96614
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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