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The ÇOMÜ Ulupınar Observatory (UPO) 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 Secience and Arts.

The Observatory is located at 410 m altitude on the southern hill of the Radar Peak 10 km from downtown Çanakkale and 5 km from the University 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.

There are 3 computer-controlled optical telescopes with several other instruments including the biggest telescopes in Turkey. There is also an automated meteorological station fully active at the observatory.

Telescopes

T-40 Cassegrain-Schmidt Telescope

LX200 model Cassegrain-Schmidt Telescope
Number of Objects in Memory: 145.000
Diameter: 16" (406 mm)
Optical tube heat adjusting fan
Focal Length: 4064 mm
Focal Ratio: f /10

T-30 Cassegrain-Schmidt Telescope (2 Piece)

LX200 model Cassegrain-Schmidt Telescope
Number of Objects in Memory : 145.000
Diameter : 12" (305 mm)
Focal Length : 3048 mm - Focal Ratio: f/10

T-20 Cassegrain-Schmidt Telescope

Diameter : 20 cm
Focal Ratio: f/10 T-10
Newtonian Telescope
Diameter : 10 cm
Aiming for ametaur usage.

SSP-5 Photoelectric Fotometer

Computer Controlled
UBVRI Johnson filters
Focal Length: 25 mm
Optical Design: Ramsden
Field of View: 0.4 degree in 2000 mm focal length CCD Camera
SBIG- ST237 model CCD camera
Pixcel size 7.4 x 7.4 micron square
Chip size 657 x 495 pixels (4.7 x 3.6 mm)

External links

ÇOMU - Astrophysics Research Center (ARC) and Ulupınar Observatory (UPO)

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