Department of Space Physics and detached Observatory at Lomnicky stit

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Department of Space Physics is engaged with study of physical processes in space that are particularly  investigated  by space energetic particles, including the galactic cosmic rays. Research of Earth’s magnetosphere, Interplanetary  environment, Solar surface and Heliosphere is involved. Since its establishment in 1969, the Department participated on plentitude of space satellite experiments. Continuous registration of Galactic cosmic rays is provided by neutron supermonitor located in mountain observatory at  Lomnický štít  at the altitude of 2634 metres above the sea level.