1.04-m @ ARIES
about the telescope
The 104-cm Sampurnanand Telescope (ST) at ARIES, Manora Peak, is one of the oldest and most significant optical telescopes in India, playing a crucial role in Indian observational astronomy since its commissioning in 1972. The telescope has contributed to several long-term monitoring programs and has been a key facility for training Indian astronomers, making it a cornerstone of observational research in the country. (website)
Location Details
| Location | ARIES, Manora Peak, Nainital |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29° 21' 32.4" N 79° 27' 28.8" E |
| Altitude | 1951m |
| Type | Ritchey-Chrétien reflector, with Cassegrain focus |
| Size | 1.04m for the primary mirror |
| Operated by | ARIES (Nainital, India) |
| Instruments | 4k x 4k CCD Camera, ARIES Imaging Polarimeter (AIMPOL) |
Telescope Time
Form: Online in Dopses
Submission: Online
Requirement: Indian Institutes and in collaboration with ARIES scientists.
Observing Cycles
Cycle C1: CYCLE 202*A : 1 Feb 202* - 31 May 202*
Cycle C2: CYCLE 202*B : 1 Oct 202* - 31 Jan 202*
4k x 4k CCD Camera
- detector: 4k x 4k CCD
- Field-of-view: 15 x 15 arcmin
- Filters (broad): U, B, V, R, I
ARIES Imaging Polarimeter (AIMPOL)
- detector: 1k x 1k ccd
- pixel size: 24 micron
- Field-of-view: 8 x 8 arcmin
- Filters (broad): R,I,Ic ; U,B,V,R,I