Astronomy:Khurel Togoot Astronomical Observatory

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Khurel Togoot Astronomical Observatory
Хүрэл Тогоот Одон Орон Геофизикийн Хүрээлэн
OrganizationMongolian Academy of Sciences
LocationBayanzürkh, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 47°51′54.0″N 107°03′11.4″E / 47.865°N 107.053167°E / 47.865; 107.053167
Altitude1,620 m
Established1957
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The Khurel Togoot Astronomical Observatory (Mongolian: Хүрэл Тогоот Одон Орон Геофизикийн Хүрээлэн) is an astronomical oservatory in Bogd Khan Mountain, Bayanzürkh, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

History

The observatory was founded in 1957 with the construction of the main buildings. In 1996, the observatory became part of the newly founded Research Centre of Astronomy and Geophysics of Mongolian Academy of Sciences.[1] Since 2013, the observatory had been opened to the public.[2]

Architecture

The observatory is located at an altitude of 1,620 meters above sea level.[2]

Activities

The observatory regularly conducts research activities in astrophysics, astrometry and satellite geodesy.[1]

See also

  • Education in Mongolia

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Batmunkh, Damdin (2007). "The astronomical observatory "Khurel Togoot" of Mongolia". https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/636FC15117CFA43249D05E770BA26D23/S1743921307006941a.pdf/the-astronomical-observatory-khurel-togoot-of-mongolia.pdf. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Naranjargal, Mandakh (18 November 2013). "Astronomical Observatory &#34Khurel Togoot&#34 open to public". News.mn. https://news.mn/en/162508/. 




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