TUBITAK National Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Antalya, Turkey.
The TUBITAK National Observatory stands at 2500 meters elevation on Bakirlitepe mountain, featuring five advanced telescopes for space research and celestial observations.
The facility began construction in 1991 and received its official inauguration in September 1997, marking a new era for astronomical research in Turkey.
The observatory connects scientists from Eastern Asia to Western Europe, filling a geographical gap in astronomical research along this longitudinal corridor.
The facility maintains four operational telescopes, including the RTT150, T100, T60, and ROTSE III-d, which are available for both national and international research projects.
Scientists at this observatory detected an exoplanet orbiting the star HD 208897 in 2017, confirming a celestial body with 1.4 times Jupiter's mass.
Location: Antalya
Inception: 1991
Official opening: 1997
Elevation above the sea: 2,500 m
Website: http://tug.tubitak.gov.tr
GPS coordinates: 36.82417,30.33556
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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