The center for space research and technology

The Center contains the following subdivisions which are incorporated into the Institute of Physics at KFU:

• The V.P. Engelgardt Astronomical Observatory;
• The Department of Astronomy and Cosmic Geodesy;
• The Department of Radioastronomy;
• The Planetarium;
• The Laboratory of “Wide-angle Monitoring of Fast-moving Processes in the Celestial Sphere”;
• The “Sun-Earth Connection” Laboratory;
• The Metrological Area

This integrated development project of the Center combines a working astronomical observatory equipped with unique, cutting edge instruments of observation with a modern planetarium and astropark, and represents CKIT's first international involvement.

Major ields of research:

• The kinematics and dynamics of celestial bodies in the solar system;
• The physical parameters of complex astrophysical systems;
• Temporal variations of X-ray sources.

Key projects: 

• Building cosmic coordinated navigation systems;
• Determining the evolutionary status and chemical composition of single and multiple star systems;
• Optical identification of new X-ray sources;
• Analysis of the spread of meteor showers across space;
• Wide-angle monitoring of fast-moving processes in the celestial sphere;
• Research into the dynamics of solar activity;
• Analysis of terrestrial geophysical processes based on astronomical observations