M. S. Prokopjeva, H. A. Krayani, V. B. Il'in, “Astronomical researches at the mathematical faculty of the St. Petersburg University. I”, Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. Mathematics. Mechanics. Astronomy, 2024, Volume 11, Issue 2,Pages <nobr>228

TO THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF SPSU

Astronomical researches at the mathematical faculty of the St. Petersburg University. I

M. S. Prokopjeva^a, H. A. Krayani^ab, V. B. Il'in^a

^a St. Petersburg State University, 7-9, Universitetskaya nab., St. Petersburg, 199034, Russian Federation
^b Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University

Abstract: The progress of astronomical researches performed within the St. Petersburg University since its foundation is reviewed. The topics of the works of University astronomers in the 18th-19th centuries are briefly described and their main achievements are highlighted. The most important studies made in various fields of astronomy in the University in 20th century are outlined. An accent is made on the mathematical aspects.

Keywords: mathematics applications in astronomy

UDC: 52-1

MSC: 85-02

Received: 18.08.2023
Revised: 09.11.2023
Accepted: 09.11.2023

DOI: 10.21638/spbu01.2024.202