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The Special Astrophysical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SAO RAS) is a scientific institution focused on observational astronomy and astrophysical research. Its website introduces the observatory’s divisions, research, instruments, publications, and educational activities, as well as information for visitors and users of its facilities.

The observatory operates several major instruments, including the BTA telescope, the RATAN-600 radio telescope, and the Zeiss-1000 telescope. The site features live information and observing schedules for these facilities, along with solar activity monitoring and real-time views of the night sky. The observatory’s research covers a wide range of astrophysical subjects, with recent work addressing radio-wave scattering, blazars, stellar physics, and the variability of stars.

SAO RAS also shares scientific news, conference announcements, research results, and issues of its Astrophysical Bulletin. Its activities include education, targeted training, a council for young researchers, and excursions. By combining research infrastructure with scientific publishing, education, and public information, the observatory supports astronomy research and helps communicate its work to professional and general audiences.