Sternberg Astronomical Institute

The Sternberg Astronomical Institute functions as a research division of Moscow State University, conducting studies in various astronomical fields from its Moscow location.

The institute emerged in 1931 on the grounds of an observatory established by Moscow University in 1831, marking a century of astronomical research.

The institute manages educational programs including the All-Russian Astronomical Olympiad and maintains extensive astronomical databases for scientific research purposes.

Located at coordinates 55.7009719 latitude and 37.5427945 longitude, the institute houses multiple research departments focusing on stellar physics and radio astronomy.

In 1969, researchers discovered and named the main-belt asteroid 14789 GAISH after the institute, recognizing its contributions to astronomical science.

Location: Moscow

Inception: 1931

Part of: Moscow State University

Website: http://sai.msu.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.70106,37.54289

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03