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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Institute of Astronomy of the Faculty of Science and Technology is a scientific institute of the University of Latvia, which conducts fundamental and applied research in astronomy and related areas, as well as research about Earth's artificial satellites or laser-ranged satellite measurement and related technologies at international level.
The institute has two observatories – the Astrophysical Observatory in Baldone, Riekstukalns, and the Geodynamical Fundamental Station in Riga, located on the territory of the UL Botanical Garden.
There is a Schmidt telescope with 1 m diameter primary mirror in the Baldone Astrophysical Observatory and LS-105 telescope with 1 m diameter primary mirror in the Geodynamical Observatory. The observatories are equipped with modern facilities and successfully participate in the implementation of the international projects.
The Fundamental station carries out laser-ranged measurements on the territory of the UL Botanical Garden on the regular basis, and is a member of the International Laser Ranging Service (ILRS). Several asteroids discovered at the Baldone Astrophysical Observatory have been given Latvian-related names.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Profiles
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Valdis Avotiņš
- Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Astronomy - Recognised Researcher
- Faculty of Science and Technology
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Connecting Meteorite Spectra to Lunar Surface Composition Using Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning
Fazel Hesar, F., Raouf, M., Chegeni, A., Soltani, P., Foing, B., Chatzitheodoridis, E., de Dood, M. J. A. & Verbeek, F. J., Apr 2026, In: Universe. 12, 4, p. 1-21 93.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Observations of mesospheric clouds in Latvia in 1957–1983
Kauliņš, J., 8 Sept 2026, In: History of Geo- and Space Sciences. 17, 2, p. 113-122Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Elektromagnētiskās levitācijas temperatūras un formas kontrole ar gāzu plūsmas atbalstu
Translated title of the contribution :https://databases.lrpv.gov.lv/patents/LVP2023000071 Research output: Innovations, Intellectual property, Prototypes › Patent
Datasets
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Graph data for COMSOL simulations of the main properties of the whispering gallery mode resonators for bio-sensing applications
Atvars, A. (Creator), Draguns, K. (Creator), Baumanis, H. (Creator), Brice, I. (Creator) & Alnis, J. (Creator), Zenodo, 30 Nov 2022
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