Kuban State University Astrophysical Observatory, Research observatory at Kuban State University in Krasnodar, Russia.
The Kuban State University Astrophysical Observatory features a 508-millimeter reflector telescope for studying celestial objects and conducting astronomical research at 71 meters elevation.
The observatory began operations in June 1957 as a monitoring station for artificial Earth satellites during the early period of space exploration.
The facility serves as an educational center where physics students conduct research projects and participate in astronomical observations throughout their academic programs.
The observatory maintains regular monitoring activities of near-Earth objects and contributes data to international scientific databases through its assigned Minor Planet Center code C40.
Located at coordinates 45.019444°N 39.030833°E, this facility ranks 86th globally among observatories tracking asteroids and comets in Earth's vicinity.
Location: Krasnodar
Location: Krasnodar Krai
Official opening: June 1957
Elevation above the sea: 71 m
Website: http://ftf.kubsu.ru/opt/style-2/observ.html
Website: http://ftf.kubsu.ru/opt/style-2/observ.html
GPS coordinates: 45.01944,39.03083
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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