Observatory of the Astrophysical Institute

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Level 8 Local Expert

It takes about 30 minutes to drive from the sports palace. The tour takes only 3 hours. There are 2 telescopes. The stars in them are like points of light, they are not very visible. It is better to watch the planets and the moon. It is better to visit during the growing moon, then it can be considered. And you can't look at the full moon because the light interrupts. You can visit it once.

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Татьяна Полянская

Level 8 Local Expert

Fresh air.Professionals work Courteously, Are Intelligent, Erudite...

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Svetlana L.

Level 8 Local Expert

The guys talked very interestingly about the stars, planets, and answered all the questions. The observatory is quiet, mysterious, and peaceful. The 77th meridian is conducive to reflection: it turns out that making a wish is not so easy. ))) You can touch a real piece of a meteorite. Buy various souvenirs for loved ones and children. A shimmering map of the sky, glowing alien figurines and bracelets, key chains, books, lamps, etc.

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Гульмира Тазабекова

Level 2 Local Expert

We went on an excursion to the observatory, the expectation was better, but ALAS, as always .... sadly, the attitude is bad, sorry, like a flock of sheep, it's just put on stream. The organization of the bus is fine, they drove comfortably to the observatory itself, then waited for 15 minutes for the guide from the observatory to come, walked in complete darkness. The story about the creation of the observatory was interesting, there was one telescope, two stars and the planet Saturn were shown, the guide on the second floor told very interesting stories, answered all questions. The stairs want the best, it is inconvenient to go down, there are no handrails. The fence is dangerous, you're afraid of falling off with children, especially when you climb up to look at the telescope.The welcoming guide left, did not accompany her to the bus parking lot or at least to the gate, returned by themselves, once went the other way, nothing is visible in the dark, you can not turn on flashlights. I would like sincerity, love for my business, work, since we have undertaken to conduct excursions on a paid basis. The only one who saw love and interest in her work was a woman with glasses on the second floor telling about the stars, the story. It is a complete disappointment that such an attitude towards people, I do not advise driving, it is a waste of time and money. I am sorry for my expectation and wasted money....

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Тхорев Михаил

Level 13 Local Expert

Very informative. You can learn the history of the observatory, look through a telescope and touch a real old meteorite.

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Level 10 Local Expert

We went on an excursion, it was very interesting. The beautiful building of the institute, they looked through telescopes, touched the meteorite. It is a pity that there is a strong illumination from Almaty, many stars are poorly visible.

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Нигмат Салибаев

Level 6 Local Expert

A pleasant place, the guides are the employees of the observatory themselves, they will tell you about the history of creation, show bright stars through a telescope and Saturn with Jupiter, an amazing sight, to see the planets! If you come at the moment of the moon's appearance, there is a chance to see the craters. A real fragment of a meteorite is stored in one of the rooms. It was very interesting, thanks! :)

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Диана Енот

Level 5 Local Expert

A wonderful place, friendly staff, you will learn a lot of interesting facts on the tour itself, if you want to spend time usefully and take a break from the hustle and bustle, then a trip to the observatory is just for this case) we went with the whole family, we were satisfied. The buildings on the territory are quite old, but that's no less interesting to be there, telescopes of impressive size, the starry sky. It would be cool if more people came to such excursions, the main thing is to choose the right time to observe, since weather conditions and the time of year affect viewability)

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Владимир Бухтояров

Level 11 Local Expert

I decided to admire the stars somehow. I made an agreement very quickly and in the evening of the same day at 22:30 I arrived with my family at the place. You should not expect something incredible. I liked. Very interesting information is being told. And they also felt the Sikhote-Alin meteorite.

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Александр Шевченко

Level 4 Local Expert

I often go there , since I make a transfer to the observatory , people's opinions are definitely good , interesting , informative , one drawback, it can be cold , domes with telescopes are not heated , street temperature , and so I advise you to visit this place, it's interesting

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Ольга -

Level 4 Local Expert

I was there on an excursion a few years ago. I liked everything very much.

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Наталья

Level 8 Local Expert

Outside the city, on a hill. A working observatory. Gorgeous views.

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Ирина Сайганова

Level 17 Local Expert

They were not allowed to take pictures, they managed to see only a few stars. The trip cost neither money nor effort.

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Stanislav Yakunov

Level 3 Local Expert

Interesting. But you need to go on a clear day

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Гульжан Тажибаевна

Level 5 Local Expert

I like everything and everything in it, except the directors of the AFI and the deputy director, They once fired my husband and me, but they spoke the state language

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Renata Akhmetova

Level 8 Local Expert

The observatory has been taking tourists there since 2001. The most popular excursion in Almaty

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Талгат КК

Level 10 Local Expert

Great tour!

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Марина

Level 13 Local Expert

A super place!