My name isMisha, and this site is my attempt to tell you about my hobby, gather all the information together, and capture the achievements made on the way to studying space. Astronomy for me is not just a hobby, but a whole world that has changed my life. Thanks to it, I found incredible friends, learned a lot of new things, and realized how vast and mysterious the expanses of the Universe are. This project is our joint contribution to the popularization and development of astronomy. We sincerely believe that thanks to our efforts, space will become closer and more accessible to everyone.
Our Team
We work in various fields, but we are all united by one thing - the love for stars and the night sky. Since 2016, we have been popularizing astronomy, organizing astro trips in the Orenburg region, and sidewalk astronomy evenings in Orenburg. Together we look at the stars, share knowledge, and inspire others.
Astronomical Project "Look at the Stars"
In 2016, we launched the "Look at the Stars" project in the Orenburg region to make astronomy accessible to everyone. Since then, every season we have been holding free open-air lectures, organizing trips out of town with telescopes, and conducting informal sidewalk astronomy evenings.
The main goal of the project is to show the greatness and beauty of the Universe, to inspire people to study space. We cover not only the Orenburg region but also neighboring regions, traveling to places where the night sky is especially bright. You can learn more about our current and past events on the pageStargazing, and for those who want to see the stars within the city, we have prepared a sectionWhere to Look Through a Telescope in Orenburg.
Our events are held not only in the cities and towns of the Orenburg region but also in neighboring regions. We organize field trips to remote places where minimal light pollution allows you to fully enjoy the starry sky. Our team of amateur astronomers and volunteers shares their knowledge and experience so that everyone can discover the beauty and mysteries of the Universe.
One of the most important components of the project is the lectures given by experienced amateur astronomers. We talk about scientific discoveries, the history of astronomy, and its modern achievements. The lectures are held in an easy format, where complex things are explained in simple and understandable language. This helps listeners not only to broaden their horizons but also inspires them to study astronomy independently.
We pay special attention to sidewalk astronomy evenings. These open-air meetings are held in the most accessible places in the city. At such events, anyone can come, look through a telescope, and learn more about what the starry sky hides.
Homemade Astronomical Observatory
This project is one of the most significant stages of my life. Our homemade astronomical observatory is a unique phenomenon for the Orenburg region. It operates autonomously and allows us to capture images of deep space objects, making astronomy accessible to everyone. You can learn more about the observatory's work and equipment in the section - astronomical observatory in Orenburg.
The observatory is open to everyone. Anyone can use its capabilities to get images of cosmic objects. Moreover, there is a section on the websiteObjects, where you will find an archive of FITS files. This data can be used for training, asteroid search, astrophotography creation, and other scientific or creative purposes.
Soon we will launch a free telescope control service so that even more people can join the beauty of the night sky. Don't forget to check out the sectionAstrophoto, where photos taken with the observatory and during our astro trips are collected. These photos were processed by me and my friends and reflect our passion for space.
This project is our contribution to the popularization of astronomy. We sincerely hope that it will inspire you to discover the Universe!
Your Help
The development of the "Look at the Stars" project has largely become possible thanks to the support of the "Native Cities" social investment program of Gazprom Neft and the assistance of the Orenburg Media information agency team.
Our homemade observatory project has also found a response from many caring participants. We have large-scale plans for the development of this direction, and your support plays a key role. We are grateful to everyone who helps with advice, consultations, and recommendations. If we accidentally did not mention someone in the list of thanks, write to us - it is very important.
Financial Support
- Марина Станиславовна С.
- Игнат Евгеньевич П. (Хорошим людям, делающим хорошие дела)
- Алексей Валерьевич К. (Пусть у вас все получится!)
- Татьяна Анатольевна А.
- Андрей Юрьевич Ч.
- Дарья Викторовна К.
- Константин Константинович Ш.
- Аноним* (500 руб.)
- Виктория Е.(Спасибо за то что вы делаете!)
- Марина Николаевна М.
- Михаил Алексеевич К.
- Михаил Владимирович Х.
- Елена Михайловна Ш. (К звездам)
- Леонид Викторович Д. (На OpenScope)
- Сергей К. (На обсерваторию)
- Антон Владимирович К. (На оборудование)
- Николай Ж. (Пока останутся два дурака и кусочек сцены, театр не погибнет. Желаю удачи!)
- Вячеслав Владимирович В. (На обсерваторию)
- Александр Анатольевич А.
- Аноним* (Зачисление 500 руб. "OSB")
- Ольга Сергеевна Е. (На Мечту! и любовь к звездам)
- Инесса Николаевна К.
Technical and Software Support
- Селищев Дмитрий (Arduino, AVR)
- Андреев Валентин (Arduino, AVR)
- Плаксин Иван (IP Camera)
- Тонких Антон (Java backend)
- Сергеев Вадим
- Ильин Сергей
- Владимир Уваров (Сетевой коммутатор D-Link)
Thanks to your help, space really becomes closer!