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Pulkovo Observatory: Russian Astronomical Centre with Historical Telescopes and Nearly 200 Years of Life

Summary by Billiken
Located just 19 kilometers from St. Petersburg, the Observatory of Pulkovo is one of the most important astronomical centers in the history of science. Opened in 1839, it was built on the initiative of the Russian astronomer Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve, who led it during its first years of operation. Since then, the observatory was the heart of astronomical research in Russia. It not only allowed to observe the sky with an unprecedented preci…
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Located just 19 kilometers from St. Petersburg, the Observatory of Pulkovo is one of the most important astronomical centers in the history of science. Opened in 1839, it was built on the initiative of the Russian astronomer Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve, who led it during its first years of operation. Since then, the observatory was the heart of astronomical research in Russia. It not only allowed to observe the sky with an unprecedented preci…

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Billiken broke the news in on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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