NAO is one of the oldest observatories in Eastern Europe. It was founded in 1821 as a Naval Observatory. In 1912 it became Nikolaev department of Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory. In 1992 it became an independent research institution in Ukraine, and it has become Research Institute since 2002. At present the Observatory is subordinated to the State Committee for Science, Innovation and Information.
The Observatory is located in the central part of Nikolaev at an altitude of 52m above sea level. The geographic coordinates are longitude 31o58' E, and latitude 46o58' N.
Nikolaev Astronomical Observatory as Naming Authority
Short Name:
NAO
Date:
20 Feb 2014 21:57:03
Publisher:
Nikolaev Astronomical Observatory
Description:
This resource represents the naming authority for Nikolaev Astronomical Observatory (NAO).
NAO is one of the oldest observatories in the Eastern Europe. It was founded in 1821 as a Naval Observatory. In 1912 it became Nikolaev department of Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory. In 1992 it became an independent research institution in Ukraine, and it has become the Research Institute since 2002. At present the Observatory is subordinated to State Committee for Science, Innovation and Information.
The Observatory is located in the central part of Nikolaev at an altitude of 52m above sea level. The geographic coordinates are longitude 31o58' E, and latitude 46o58' N.
