The new 10-inch telescope, purchased for the SU Astrophysics and Space Sciences Club (AstroSU) through the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences of Sabancı University, has started to be used in our University’s Creative Technologies Atelier located in Ayvalık-Küçükköy.
Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Faculty Member and AstroSU Academic Advisor Prof. Dr. Ersin Göğüş said the following about the new telescope: “Both the technical features of the telescope and its positioning in a very dark area add multi-layered value to the observations to be made. I am excited that our students will get closer to astrophysics and space sciences with this telescope.”
AstroSU had been organizing night observations on campus with the 5-inch telescope since its establishment. It became difficult to observe night sky objects due to the light pollution caused by the construction and excessive lighting around the campus.
The new telescope, which has new technological equipment, will make a significant difference in examining the beauty of the sky thanks to both its double mirror diameter (four times more light-collecting area) and Küçükköy’s relatively low light pollution. AstroSU members will be able to use the new telescope, which has a control computer, by remote access. In addition, thanks to the digital imaging system integrated with the telescope, the observed sky images will be recorded in high resolution. The collected data will be obtained in a format suitable for image processing methods.
This new telescope in Küçükköy has also started to be used in the sky observation, science, and society events organized by Sabancı University Creative Technologies Atelier. You can stay tuned to the events by following the @sukucukkoy account on social media.
The new AstroSU telescope will provide unique opportunities for Sabancı University students interested in astrophotography, astrophysics, and data science. AstroSU members welcome all friends interested in these subjects to join them. @astrosu