Radioastrophysical Observatory Badary

The Radioastrophysical Observatory Badary is a research facility in Tunkinsky District featuring a 32-meter radio telescope positioned at high elevation in a mountainous location. The telescope observes cosmic phenomena and solar activity, operating across multiple frequency bands as part of international radio astronomy networks.

The observatory was established in the 1980s as part of a Soviet scientific initiative to build a national network for radio interferometry observations. It has functioned continuously as a research station for international collaboration in radio astronomy since its foundation.

The observatory strengthens international scientific partnerships by connecting researchers who study radio-wave astronomy and conduct solar physics experiments.

This site is located in a remote mountain region with limited road access, making visits challenging during winter months. Summer is the more suitable season for accessing the facility.

This facility works closely with a neighboring solar radio station equipped with specialized antennas for microwave solar observations. The partnership allows for more complete research into solar phenomena than either station could accomplish independently.

Location: Tunkinsky District

Official opening: 1984

Elevation above the sea: 813 m

Website: http://ru.iszf.irk.ru/%D0%A0%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%81%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%8F

GPS coordinates: 51.75917,102.21889

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00