Khurel Togoot Astronomical Observatory
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| Organization | Mongolian Academy of Sciences |
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| Location | Bayanzürkh, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Coordinates | 47°51′54.0″N 107°03′11.4″E / 47.865000°N 107.053167°E |
| Altitude | 1,620 m (5,310 ft) |
| Established | 1957 |
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
References
- 1 2 Batmunkh, Damdin (2007). "The astronomical observatory "Khurel Togoot" of Mongolia" (PDF). Cambridge University Press. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- 1 2 Naranjargal, Mandakh (18 November 2013). "Astronomical Observatory "Khurel Togoot" open to public". News.mn. Retrieved 7 September 2025.