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Ulugh Beg Observatory
Najbolje vrijeme za posjet
Early morning or late afternoon for softer light on the excavation site and fewer tour groups. Spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures for exploring the open-air grounds.
Savjeti za budžet
Entry costs around 30,000 som (about $2.50). The Samarkand city pass covers admission, and the small on-site museum is included in the ticket price.
Preporučeno za
History buffs, Science and astronomy lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Solo travelers
Planirajte svoj posjet
45 minutes to 1 hour
O atrakciji
Brze činjenice: Divovski sekstant od 40 metara, djelomično zakopan pod zemljom, omogućio je Ulugh Begu mjerenje položaja zvijezda sa zapanjujućom točnošću 1420-ih. Njegov katalog zvijezda od 1018 zvijezda ostao je najprecizniji na svijetu više od 200 godina, korišten od strane astronoma od Istanbula do Indije.
Istaknuto: Glavni instrument zvjezdarnice bio je golemi meridijanski luk uklesan u jarak na padini brda, obložen mramorom i označen preciznim stupnjevanjima. Astronomi bi se penjali unutar ovog kamenog tunela kako bi pratili nebeska tijela, koristeći samo svoje oči i tihu geometriju luka iznad sebe.
Insajderski savjeti
- Stand at the center point of the sextant arc to feel the scale of how astronomers aligned their measurements.
- The on-site museum displays a replica of Ulugh Beg's star charts, worth a few minutes before heading outside.
- Combine your visit with nearby Shah-i-Zinda, a 15-minute walk away, for a full morning of Samarkand's wonders.
- Wear sturdy shoes since the site involves walking on uneven stone and gravel paths.
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