Radio Astronomy Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (RAINASU)
Radio telescope UTR-2 (the largest in the world in the decameter range), radio telescope GURT, two scientific buildings of RAINASU in Kharkiv (partially destroyed), radio telescopes URAN-1 (Zmiiv), URAN-4 (Odesa), and one research facility in Kharkiv (not destroyed).
At the S. Y. Braude Radio Astronomical Observatory, the central building of the UTR-2 was destroyed, and equipment of the UTR-2 and GURT radio telescopes was stolen and damaged. In Kharkiv, the roof, windows, and heating systems of two RAINASU buildings were partially destroyed.
A professional assessment of the damage to the UTR-2 and GURT radio telescopes has yet to be carried out, as demining is ongoing, and there is no access to them.
City
Kharkiv
Infrastructure name:
Radio Astronomy Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (RAINASU)
Science Domain:
Physical sciences
Type of infrastructure:
The largest decameter radio telescope in the world, UTR-2, and sections of the GURT radio telescope are unique low-frequency instruments that ensure Ukraine's global priority in low-frequency radio astronomy.
Type of property:
Self-governing organization
Website:
http://rian.kharkov.ua/index.php/uk/rian-news-ua/78-novosti/1200-letter-for-support-ira-nasuFundraising amount:
~ 50000000 UAH
For what:
More than 10 observatory buildings and up to 10 vehicles in Kharkiv must be restored. The cost of damaged windows and heating, electricity, and water supply system elements has been estimated
