Ç.Ü. Uzay Bilimleri ve Güneş Enerjisi Araştırma ve Uygulama Merkezi (UZAYMER) : I. Gözlem Koşulları ve Güncel Projeler

Authors : Arif SOLMAZ, Nazım AKSAKER, Aysun AKYÜZ, Zühal KURT, Sinan ALLAK, Yasemin ALADAĞ, Mehmet KARAKILÇIK, Nuri EMRAHAOĞLU, Mehmet Emin ÖZEL

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Publication Date : 2021-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Çukurova University Space Sciences and Solar Energy Research and Application Center insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(UZAYMER); was founded in 1991. In this work, we present current research in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics and solar energy and the astronomical infrastructure of the center. In addition, the astrometrological status of UZAYMER was investigated using long-term insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(20 years); data from the AstroGIS database and moderate-term insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(7 years); measurements taken from the meteorological station. Astronomical extinction coefficients, seeing conditions and light pollution measurements of UZAYMER were also obtained. Furthermore, the observation limits were determined for the UZAYMER 50 cm telescope insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(UT50); and the observation efficiency was evaluated. UZAYMER has reached a level that can support both national and international scientific collaborations with its improved technical infrastructure and increased human resources. With its annual number of clear nights, favorable weather conditions and dark sky values, UZAYMER ranks 972 in Group A of the Suitability Index for Astronomical Sites insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SIAS); among the 2141 observatories.
Keywords : light pollution, methods observational, methods data analysis, site testing, X rays galaxies