Big Almaty Lake And Cosmostation

Big Almaty clove. It can be regarded as one of the most favorite places for the Almaty residents and guests of this southern city. Here, you will have an opportunity to admire magnificent natural and historical sights.

Big Almaty lake. It is located in approximately 28 kilometers to the south from Almaty. The lake stands 2511 meters high above the sea level. Its maximum depth is 35 meters. The water capacity is about 14 million cubic meters. As far as the water level is concerned, it depends on the season. The lake has the most beautiful color during the period from august to november. Important: you will need your passport for the trip, since the route crosses the border zone.

Observatory. Situated as high as 2,700 meters above the sea level. The Tien Shan observatory was founded in 1957 above Big Almaty lake (the BAL). Its territory includes a hotel intended for scientific specialists from JSC “The national center of space research and technology of the NAC of the Republic of Kazakhstan”. In the observatory, Tourists will be able to use a telescope to see the space vastness (if there are no clouds in the sky). And of course, employees will tell you a lot of interesting information about the Space, stars, and planets.

Cosmostation. It is situated eight kilometers above the BAL. You will have to drive along a winding serpentine road to reach the Cosmostation. The scientific center is located on Zhusaly-Kezen Pass. This is quite a high place – it is located 3,330 meters above the sea level. There are two stations here:

The cosmic ray station. Since the early 1960s, particles of the cosmic radiation have been recorded here.

The station of cosmic rays of the Institute of the Ionosphere.

Also, there are monitoring and control services – weather and seismic observation posts.