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Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal Univer

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The Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal University are two properties that show the transformation from classical astronomy to modern astrophysics.

The Observatory of Kazan Imperial University (19th century) is located in the historical center of Kazan, while the Engelhardt Astronomical Observatory (1901) lies in the countryside. The latter was specially designed for large-scale observations and studies under the conditions most suitable for night observations.

Community Perspective: a 'near miss' for many, as the Kazan Observatory lies right in the city center very close to the already inscribed Kazan Kremlin. The site has stayed unreviewed so far.

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Official Information
Full Name
Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal University (ID: 1678)
Country
Russia
Status
Inscribed 2023 Site history
History of Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal Univer
WHS Type
Cultural
Criteria
  • ii
  • iv
Links
UNESCO
whc.unesco.org
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  • Community Category
  • Secular structure: Science and Education
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Architecture
Constructions
  • Necropolises
    "at the central point of the necropolis, where astronomers Dubyago and Engelhardt are buried." nom file
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WHS Hotspots
  • Kazan Hotspot
    1 of the observatories is in the city center, the other 24km west from it
Science and Technology
  • Astronomy and Astrology
    "It illustrates the development and evolution of optical astronomy in the world between the 19th and early 20th century" (AB ev)
  • Libraries
    "The heliometer and telescope pavilions, the Meteor Department pavilion, the library and administrative buildings are also part of the nominated property" - nom file
  • Universities
    Part of Kazan Federal University
  • Historic Laboratories
    "This component part comprises two buildings, the astronomical observatory building, and a present-day laboratory, which marks the site of, and retains some remains of, the former Littrow Observatory used for observations of the sky before construction of the astronomical observatory." - nom file
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