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{{Infobox observatory
The ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory (UPO) was established in 2001 and formally opened on 19 May 2002. Also known as 'Çanakkale Observatory' or the University Observatory.
|name = ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory<br><small>ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Gözlemevi</small>
|image = Ulupınar Gözlemevi - ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory.jpg
|caption = ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory in 2012
|organization = [[Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University]]
|code =
|location = Radar Tepesi, Ulupınar, [[Çanakkale]], [[Turkey]]
|coords = {{Coord|40|05|57|N|26|28|29|E|type:landmark_region:TR|display=inline,title}}
|altitude = {{convert|410|m|ft|abbr=on}}
|weather =
|established = May 19, 2002
|closed =
|website = {{URL|http://physics.comu.edu.tr/english/caam}}
|telescope1_name = T-122
|telescope1_type = [[Nasmyth telescope|Cassegrain-Nasymth telescope]]
|telescope2_name = IST-60
|telescope2_type = [[Cassegrain reflector|Cassegrain telescope]]
|telescope3_name = T-40 ([[Meade LX200]])
|telescope3_type = [[Schmidt–Cassegrain telescope|Schmidt–Cassegrain]]
|telescope4_name = T-30 (Meade LX200)
|telescope4_type = [[Schmidt–Cassegrain telescope|Schmidt–Cassegrain]]
|telescope5_name = T-20 (Meade LX200)
|telescope5_type = [[Schmidt–Cassegrain telescope|Schmidt–Cassegrain]]
}}


The Observatory is located at 410 m altitude from the sea level on the southern hill of the Radar Peak being 10 km from downtown Çanakkale, 5 km from the University Main Campus. The Ulupınar Observatory is part of the [[Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University]] (ÇOMÜ) Faculty of Secience and Arts.
The '''ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory''' (UPO) ({{langx|tr|Ulupınar Gözlemevi}}) is a [[Observatory#Ground-based observatories|ground-based astronomical observatory]], which was established in 2001 and formally opened on 19 May 2002. It is also known as '''Çanakkale Observatory''' or the University Observatory. The Ulupınar Observatory is part of the [[Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University]] (ÇOMÜ) Faculty of Science and Arts.<ref name="tz">{{cite news |url=http://www.todayszaman.com/newsDetail_getNewsById.action?newsId=281583 |newspaper=[[Today's Zaman]] |title=Ulupınar Observatory making strong contributions to Turkish astronomy |author=Güler, Mehmet |date=2012-05-17 |accessdate=2013-02-20 }}</ref>


The observatory is located at an altitude of {{convert|410|m|ft|abbr=on}} on the southern slope of the Radar Tepesi in Ulupınar village {{convert|10|km|mi|abbr=on}} south-east of downtown [[Çanakkale]] and {{convert|5|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the university's main campus. The observatory and its research center premises include a library, a workshop, a classroom, a conference hall and living quarters for night observing astronomers.<ref name="tz"/>
There are 3 computer-controlled optical telescopes with several other instruments including the biggest telescops in Turkey. There is also an automated meteorological station fully active at the observatory.


Ulupınar Observatory began its activity with a donated 0.40m telescope. It has expanded to a facility having seven telescopes operated by 30 scientists. There are three computer-controlled [[optical telescope]]s with several other instruments including the biggest telescopes in Turkey, among them a 1.22m telescope made in [[Germany]]. There is also an automated meteorological station fully active at the observatory.<ref name="tz"/>
The Observatory and its Research Center premises include, a library, a workshop, a classroom, a conferance hall and living quarters for night observing astronomers.


==Telescopes==
=== Main Equipments ===
;T-122
*[[ASTELCO]] 122 cm [[Nasmyth telescope|Cassegrain-Nasymth telescope]]
==== T-40 Cassegrain-Schmidt Telescope ====
* Altazimuth mount
* LX200 model Cassegrain-Schmidt Telescope
* [[Focal length]]: 10220 mm
* Number of Objects in Memory: 145.000
* [[Focal ratio]]: f/10
* Diameter: 16" (406 mm)

* Optical tube heat adjusting fan
;IST-60
* Focal Length: 4064 mm
* [[Istanbul University]] collaboration
* Focal Ratio: f /10
*[[ASTELCO]] 60 cm [[Cassegrain reflector|Cassegrain telescope]]
* German-Equatorial Mount: NTM-500
==== T-30 Cassegrain-Schmidt Telescope (2 Piece) ====
* [[Focal length]]: 6000 mm
* LX200 model Cassegrain-Schmidt Telescope
* [[Focal ratio]]: f/8
* Number of Objects in Memory : 145.000

* Diameter : 12" (305 mm)
;T-40
* Focal Length : 3048 mm - Focal Ratio: f/10
* [[Meade LX200]] model [[Schmidt–Cassegrain telescope]]
* Number of objects in memory: 145,000
==== T-20 Cassegrain-Schmidt Telescope ====
* Diameter: {{convert|16|in|mm|abbr=on}}
* Optical tube heat adjusting fan
* Diameter : 20 cm
* [[Focal length]]: {{convert|4064|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
* [[Focal ratio]]: f/10

;T-30 (two pieces)
* Meade LX200 model Schmidt–Cassegrain telescope
* Number of objects in memory: 145,000
* Diameter: {{convert|12|in|mm|abbr=on}}
* Focal Length: {{convert|3048|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
* Focal Ratio: f/10

;T-20
* Aiming for amateur usage
* [[Newtonian telescope]]
* Diameter: {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
* Focal Ratio: f/10 T-10
* Focal Ratio: f/10 T-10

* Newtonian Telescope
;SSP-5 Photoelectric photometer
* Diameter : 10 cm
* Computer-controlled
* Aiming for ametaur usage.
==== SSP-5 Photoelectric Fotometer ====
* Computer Controlled
* UBVRI Johnson filters
* UBVRI Johnson filters
* Focal Length: 25 mm
* Focal length: {{convert|25|mm|in|abbr=on}}
*Optical Design: Ramsden
* Optical design: [[Jesse Ramsden|Ramsden]]
* Field of View: 0.4 degree in 2000 mm focal length CCD Camera
* Field of view: 0.4 degree in {{convert|2000|mm|in|abbr=on}} focal length CCD Camera
* SBIG- ST237 model CCD camera
* Santa Barbara Instrument Group SBIG-ST237 model [[Charge-coupled device|CCD imaging camera]]
* Pixcel size 7.4 x 7.4 micron square
* Pixel size: {{convert|7.4|x|7.4|um}}
* Chip size 657 x 495 pixels (4.7 x 3.6 mm)
* Chip size 657 × 495 pixels (4.7 × 3.6&nbsp;mm)

==See also==
*[[List of astronomical observatories]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://physics.comu.edu.tr/english/caam ÇOMU - Astrophysics Research Center (ARC) and Ulupınar Observatory (UPO)]

{{DEFAULTSORT:COMU Ulupinar Observatory}}
[[Category:Astronomical observatories in Turkey]]
[[Category:Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Çanakkale Province]]
[[Category:2002 establishments in Turkey]]


[[Category:Observatories| ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory]]
[[Category:Astronomical observatories| ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory]]


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Latest revision as of 04:54, 1 November 2024

ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory
ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Gözlemevi
ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory in 2012
OrganizationÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
LocationRadar Tepesi, Ulupınar, Çanakkale, Turkey
Coordinates40°05′57″N 26°28′29″E / 40.09917°N 26.47472°E / 40.09917; 26.47472
Altitude410 m (1,350 ft)
EstablishedMay 19, 2002
Websitephysics.comu.edu.tr/english/caam
Telescopes
T-122Cassegrain-Nasymth telescope
IST-60Cassegrain telescope
T-40 (Meade LX200)Schmidt–Cassegrain
T-30 (Meade LX200)Schmidt–Cassegrain
T-20 (Meade LX200)Schmidt–Cassegrain
ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory is located in Turkey
ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory
Location of ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory
ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Gözlemevi
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The ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory (UPO) (Turkish: Ulupınar Gözlemevi) is a ground-based astronomical observatory, which was established in 2001 and formally opened on 19 May 2002. It is also known as Çanakkale Observatory or the University Observatory. The Ulupınar Observatory is part of the Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (ÇOMÜ) Faculty of Science and Arts.[1]

The observatory is located at an altitude of 410 m (1,350 ft) on the southern slope of the Radar Tepesi in Ulupınar village 10 km (6.2 mi) south-east of downtown Çanakkale and 5 km (3.1 mi) from the university's main campus. The observatory and its research center premises include a library, a workshop, a classroom, a conference hall and living quarters for night observing astronomers.[1]

Ulupınar Observatory began its activity with a donated 0.40m telescope. It has expanded to a facility having seven telescopes operated by 30 scientists. There are three computer-controlled optical telescopes with several other instruments including the biggest telescopes in Turkey, among them a 1.22m telescope made in Germany. There is also an automated meteorological station fully active at the observatory.[1]

Telescopes

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T-122
IST-60
T-40
T-30 (two pieces)
  • Meade LX200 model Schmidt–Cassegrain telescope
  • Number of objects in memory: 145,000
  • Diameter: 12 in (300 mm)
  • Focal Length: 3,048 mm (10 ft 0 in)
  • Focal Ratio: f/10
T-20
SSP-5 Photoelectric photometer
  • Computer-controlled
  • UBVRI Johnson filters
  • Focal length: 25 mm (0.98 in)
  • Optical design: Ramsden
  • Field of view: 0.4 degree in 2,000 mm (79 in) focal length CCD Camera
  • Santa Barbara Instrument Group SBIG-ST237 model CCD imaging camera
  • Pixel size: 7.4 by 7.4 micrometres (0.00029 in × 0.00029 in)
  • Chip size 657 × 495 pixels (4.7 × 3.6 mm)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Güler, Mehmet (2012-05-17). "Ulupınar Observatory making strong contributions to Turkish astronomy". Today's Zaman. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
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