Kalyazin Radio Astronomy Observatory
Kalyazinskaya Radioastronomicheskaya Observatoriya
The Kalyazin Radio Astronomy Observatory is located in the Tver Oblast of Russia. It features a large radio telescope with a dish measuring 64 meters in diameter, operational since 1992. The site is used primarily for astronomical research and space observation.
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The observatory's location was strategically chosen for its low radio frequency interference, ideal for sensitive astronomical observations. The main radio telescope, Kalyazin RT-64, is capable of high-precision measurements and is part of the Russian VLBI network. Visitors require special permits to access the site due to its scientific nature and controlled access policies.