The Japanese Tsukimi holiday (月見) was celebrated for the third time at the Astronomical Observatory on Monday, October 6, 2025. This holiday, whose name means "moon-viewing", marks the autumn full moon. The celebration was organized by Mr. Oliver Lepori on behalf of the Japan Business Alliance in Serbia, and he welcomed the participants at the very beginning. Then, Dr. Srdjan Samurović described the problem of light pollution and presented the Urban Observatory of Belgrade project (UrbObsBel) funded by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, which brings together researchers from four scientific institutions from Serbia and is being implemented at the Astronomical Observatory in the period 2024-2026. Then, Ms. Sofija Perlić, an intern at the Japanese Business Alliance in Serbia, briefly described the significance of the Tsukimi holiday. The Librarian of the Astronomical Observatory, Ms. Vesna Mijatović, presented the most important stages in the development of the Astronomical Observatory and their significance for today's research taking place at one of Serbia's oldest scientific institutes. After these presentations, the guests visited the Great Refractor Pavilion and, in accordance with tradition, were served specialties in the shape of the full moon for dinner.
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Celebration of the Japanese Tsukimi Holiday at the Astronomical Observatory
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- Published: 20 October 2025 / Events
The Japanese Tsukimi holiday (月見) was celebrated for the third time at the Astronomical Observatory on Monday, October 6, 2025. This holiday, whose name means "moon-viewing", marks the autumn full... -
International Meeting on Operational and Research Capabilities for Better Understanding Solar-Terrestrial Interactions
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- Published: 08 October 2025 / Meetings
An international meeting dedicated to understanding the interactions between the Sun and our planet, Meeting on Operational and Research Capabilities for Better Understanding Solar-Terrestrial... -
Colloquium of the Astronomical Observatory 1.10.2025.
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- Published: 30 September 2025 / Lectures
The next Colloquium of the Astronomical Observatory will be held on Wednesday, October 1, at 1 PM in the Library. Speakers: Dr Marko Krčo, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Peking Topic:FAST, CRAFTS, and... -
Serbian Astronomical Journal 210
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- Published: 09 July 2025 / Press Releases
The newest issue of Serbian Astronomical Journal (210) is available at http://saj.math.rs, soon on ADS too. -
In Memoriam: Dr. Antun Balaž
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- Published: 08 July 2025 / Press Releases
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our colleague Dr. Antun Balaž, who suddenly left us on July 4, 2025, at the age of 53. -
Vera C. Rubin Observatory Officially Opened: Serbian Scientists Join Global Scientific Mission Transforming Our View of the Universe
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- Published: 04 July 2025 / Events
In a ceremonial event held on June 23 at 4 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the Belgrade Youth Center, the Serbian scientific community joined the global celebration of the official start of operations at... -
Rubin Observatory: First Look into the Universe
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- Published: 13 June 2025 / Events
The Department of Astronomy at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade, and the Astronomical Observatory in Belgrade invite you to the official opening of an unprecedented international... -
Astronomical observatory at the opening of the University, "Dr. Humberto Fernández-Moran" in Venezuela
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- Published: 11 June 2025 / Press Releases
The Astronomical Observatory participated in the First International Congress of "Scientific Convergence for a Shared Future" held in Caracas, Venezuela, on May 29-30, 2025. -
Astronomical Observatory at the 67th International Fair of Technics and Technical Achievements (20-23 May 2025)
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- Published: 26 May 2025 / Events
The Astronomical Observatory of Belgrade once again presented itself at the exhibition "Play for Humanity - Science for All" held within the framework of the 67th International Fair of Technics and... -
Visit of the People's Republic of China Delegation to the Astronomical Observatory during the 67th International Fair of Technics and Technical Achievements
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- Published: 26 May 2025 / Events
On May 22, 2025, a two-member delegation from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, consisting of Mr. Hu Zhiyu and Mr. Wang Kang, visited the Astronomical Observatory. In a conversation... -
Supermassive Black Hole Under the Scope: Marko Stalevski from AOB Among Authors of Study in Nature Astronomy
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- Published: 14 May 2025 / Press Releases
A team of astronomers, including Marko Stalevski from the Astronomical Observatory of Belgrade, has made a significant breakthrough in understanding active galactic nuclei (AGN) thanks to new... -
PhD Thesis Defense of Miljana Jovanović
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- Published: 08 May 2025 / Press Releases
Miljana Jovanović, senior technical associate of the Astronomical Observatory, will be defending her PhD thesis titled: "Variation of V and R magnitudes of selected quasars and connecting the GAIA... -
Seminar of the Department of Astronomy 13.5.2025.
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- Published: 06 May 2025 / Lectures
The next Seminar of the Department of Astronomy will be held by Dr Uroš Mestrić, research associate at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade, on topic of Sources of reionization and... -
138 years of the Astronomical Observatory
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- Published: 07 April 2025 / Events
The Astronomical Observatory in Belgrade celebrated its 138th anniversary with a formal event held at its premises. The ceremony was attended by representatives of numerous scientific, educational,... -
Celebration of Vojislav V. Mišković, the Builder of the Astronomical Observatory on Zvezdara
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- Published: 07 April 2025 / Events
At the Astronomical Observatory complex in Belgrade, a gathering titled "Vojislav V. Mišković – Builder of the Astronomical Observatory on Zvezdara" was held, dedicated to the memory of the former... -
The Golden Apple - Astronomical Observatory
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- Published: 01 April 2025 / Press Releases
"The Golden Apple" is a TV series presenting different aspects of the culture, heritage, tradition and history of our country. This episode presents the Astronomical Observatory. -
Planetary Marathon: Join the Observation of a Rare Astronomical Event
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- Published: 23 January 2025 / Press Releases
These evenings, until the end of January and the beginning of February, astronomy enthusiasts will have the chance to witness a rare celestial event. Six planets of the Solar System will be visible... -
Serbian Astronomical Journal 209
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- Published: 20 January 2025 / Press Releases
The newest issue of Serbian Astronomical Journal (208) is available at http://saj.math.rs, soon on ADS too. -
Visit by colleagues from Astronomical Observatory in Baja, Hungary
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- Published: 29 November 2024 / Events
On November 26, 2024, Astronomical Observatory in Belgrade was visited by astronomers from Astronomical Observatory in Baja, Hungary, to discuss collaboration on projects of mutual interest. -
15th Serbian Conference on Spectral Line Shapes in Astrophysics
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- Published: 01 November 2024 / Meetings
15th Serbian Conference on Spectral Line Shapes in Astrophysics will be held in the city of Niš, Serbia, in the period 9-13 June 2025. You can find all the information on the official website of the... -
The comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) visible from Serbia in October
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- Published: 14 October 2024 / Press Releases
The comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) has reached its maximal brightness in October 2024, putting it in the public eye. C/2023 A3 went through the perihelion, i.e. it came closest to the Sun, on... -
Minister Dr. Jelena Begović visited the Astronomical Observatory
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- Published: 07 October 2024 / Events
A delegation of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation, headed by Minister Dr. Jelena Begovic, visited the Astronomical Observatory on October 3, 2024. -
A doubled powerful solar flare
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- Published: 04 October 2024 / Press Releases
Another powerful solar flare was recorded on October 3rd at 12:18 UTC (which is 14:18 Belgrade time). The intensity of this flare was estimated at X9.0, and it occurred in the same active region as... -
A powerful solar flare
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- Published: 02 October 2024 / Press Releases
The second most powerful solar flare of the current activity cycle was recorded on October 1st at 22:20 UTC (or October 2nd at 00:20 Belgrade time). The intensity of this flare was estimated at... -
Exhibition "Zvezdarografija" held in the Astronomical Observatory
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- Published: 23 September 2024 / Events
Under the auspices of the City Municipality of Zvezdara, the Astronomical Observatory held an exhibition of photographs by local high school students. -
Astronomical Observatory in Belgrade Signs Agreement to Participate in Lunar Experiments During China Visit
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- Published: 19 September 2024 / Events
Representatives of the Astronomical Observatory spent the early fall in the Chinese cities of Huangshan and Beijing, where they participated in a series of significant events in the field of space... -
A geomagnetic storm following an intense Solar eruption
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- Published: 18 September 2024 / Press Releases
Magnetometers detected a sudden geomagnetic impulse around 23:30 UTC on September 16 (or around 01:30 CET on September 17). This happened at the moment when the solar wind from the coronal explosion... -
A bright object in the sky on August 25
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- Published: 26 August 2024 / Press Releases
At 8:16 p.m. on 25/08/2024, the all-sky camera at the Vidojevica Astronomical Station recorded a bright trail on the northern side of the sky near the horizon, partially obscured by clouds. The... -
Observing Perseids
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- Published: 11 August 2024 / Events
On Sunday, August 11, observation of Perseids will be organized at Beli Kamen near Prokuplje, at the foot of the Vidojevica mountain where the Vidojevica Astronomical Station is located. The event... -
The strongest eruption in this cycle of Solar activity
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- Published: 30 July 2024 / Press Releases
The most powerful solar eruption since the beginning of this activity cycle was recorded on July 26 at 01:00 UTC by the Solar Orbiter (SolO) satellite. This eruption occurred in an active region on... -
Astronomical Observatory of Belgrade Celebrates 100 Years of Institutional Independence
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- Published: 18 July 2024 / Press Releases
The Astronomical Observatory celebrated its 100th anniversary of institutional independence on the last weekend of June. To mark this significant milestone in the institution's history, a conference... -
Dr Darko Jevremović, Principal Research Fellow of the Astronomical Observatory, passed away
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- Published: 16 July 2024 / Press Releases
Dr Darko Jevremović passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2024, at the age of 56, in Supetar in Croatia. -
Serbian Astronomical Journal 208
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- Published: 08 July 2024 / Press Releases
The newest issue of Serbian Astronomical Journal (208) is available at http://saj.math.rs, soon on ADS too. -
MWGaiaDN School: Frontiers of stellar evolution
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- Published: 02 July 2024 / Meetings
Registration is open for the 2024 MW-Gaia Doctoral Network PhD School “Frontiers of stellar evolution” which will be held in Padova on Oct-15-17, 2024. Further information can be found here. -
Visits to the Astronomical Observatory during the International Technical Fair
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- Published: 29 May 2024 / Events
During this year's 66th International Fair of Technics and Technical Achievements, the Astronomical Observatory hosted visitors from the People's Republic of China. First, on Wednesday, May 22,... -
Astronomical Observatory at the International Technical Fair
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- Published: 29 May 2024 / Events
The Astronomical Observatory of Belgrade presented itself at this year's 66th International Fair of Technics and Technical Achievements with three projects. The MOSAIC CubeSat project was presented:... -
The RR Lyrae and Cepheid Meeting and the International School for Astrophysics
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- Published: 24 May 2024 / Meetings
The RR Lyrae and Cepheid meeting 2024, "Frontiers of Classical Pulsators – Theory and Observations", will be held from November 23 to 30, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco. Attendance will be possible... -
Polar lights on Vidojevica
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- Published: 13 May 2024 / Press Releases
There's an active region (AR3664) currently on the surface of the Sun, comparable in size to the active region from 1895, when a strong geomagnetic storm known as the Carrington Event occurred... -
A powerful Solar flare
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- Published: 07 May 2024 / Press Releases
On May 6, 2024, at 06:40 UTC (08:40 local time), a powerful solar flare erupted from the Sun. The flare was classified as X4.5, making it the third-strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25. This follows... -
Dr Marko Stalevski Receives Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Science
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- Published: 03 April 2024 / Press Releases
The Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia marked five years since its establishment with a solemn awarding ceremony to researchers for their outstanding contribution to science through the Science... -
Call for Observation Proposals for AS Vidojevica
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- Published: 28 March 2024 / Calls
The observation time allocation committee of Astronomical Station Vidojevica invites interested researchers to submit observation proposals for the second observing semester of 2024 by April 30. All the... -
Resolved stellar populations from photographic plates to large surveys
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- Published: 25 March 2024 / Meetings
The scientific meeting “Resolved stellar populations from photographic plates to large surveys. A celebration of Peter B. Stetson’s career in astronomy” will take place in Florence, Italy, on 7-11... -
This year's largest Solar eruption
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- Published: 26 February 2024 / Press Releases
The strongest solar eruption of the year was recorded on February 22 at 22:34 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) or at 23:34 in Belgrade time. This eruption was rated as X6.4, which ranks it high on... -
Three Solar explosions in the same spot
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- Published: 10 February 2024 / Press Releases
The Sun is heading towards the maximum of its 11-year activity cycle, which is expected in 2025/2026. This is causing frequent eruptions on its surface. After eruptions on the Sun, there is an... -
Solar Eruption 06.02.2024.
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- Published: 06 February 2024 / Press Releases
Today, on February 6, 2024 at 03:40 UTC (which is 04:40 in Belgrade time), a strong eruption (see image), with a magnitude of M4.2, occurred on the Sun. The eruption was in such a place on the... -
RR Lyrae and Cepheid Conference: RRL/CEP2024
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- Published: 30 January 2024 / Meetings
The RR Lyrae and Cepheid Conference "RRL/CEP2024" will be organized in Marrakesh (Morocco) from 23th to 30th November 2024. For more information consult the conference website. -
Serbian Astronomical Journal 207
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- Published: 17 January 2024 / Press Releases
The newest issue of Serbian Astronomical Journal (207) is available at http://saj.math.rs, soon on ADS too. -
The end of the course on Big Data in Space Science
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- Published: 11 January 2024 / Events
Erasmus+ Master students in Astrophysics and Space Science (MASS) together with lecturers after finishing the course on Big Data in Space Science, which was held at the Astronomical Observatory... -
This Year's Greatest Solar Eruption
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- Published: 02 January 2024 / Press Releases
This year's greatest solar eruption was recorded on December 31st at 21:55 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) or 22:55 hours by our time. In two to three days, the enhanced solar wind will flood the... -
DIASPORA 2023 – A Public Call for Joint Research Projects
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- Published: 28 December 2023 / Calls
The Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia has opened a Public Call for the submission of project proposals within the Program of Support for Cooperation with the Serbian Scientific Diaspora - Joint...
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