Tbilisi Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi Observatory is an astronomical research facility in Georgia equipped with telescopes and observation instruments positioned on a hilltop overlooking the city. The complex houses working spaces for astronomers and provides visitors with a vantage point to see across Tbilisi from its elevated location.
The observatory was founded in the early 1900s and became one of the first places in the region where systematic sky observations occurred. Over the 20th century, new instruments were added and the facility developed into a center for scientific research in Georgia.
Scientists and researchers from various countries gather at the observatory to collaborate on projects investigating star formations and cosmic phenomena.
Visitors should know that the elevated location of the facility means climbing is required and sturdy footwear is recommended. Clear nights offer the best conditions for observations, so planning around good weather makes sense.
The facility houses a museum with historical telescopes, including a 33-centimeter reflector from 1932 that visitors can still see today. This old instrument shows how astronomers explored the sky during the early modern period.
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