1.3-m DFOT @ ARIES
The 1.3-meter Devasthal Fast Optical Telescope (DFOT) is a unique fast-tracking optical telescope located at Devasthal, India. It is distinguished by its rapid slewing capability, allowing it to efficiently track transient astronomical events such as gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, and variable stars. The DFOT is an automated telescope equipped with a sophisticated control system, enabling remote and robotic operations for continuous sky monitoring. Operating in the optical wavelength range, it is optimized for photometric and imaging observations, making it a valuable asset for time-domain astronomy. Its strategic location at Devasthal, with minimal light pollution and excellent atmospheric conditions, further enhances its ability to capture high-quality astronomical data. (website)
Location Details
| Location | Devashthal Observatory (Devashthal, India) |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29°21′42″N 79°41′06″E |
| Altitude | 2450m |
| Type | Optical fork-equatorial mount |
| Size | 1.3m |
| Operated by | ARIES (Nainital, India) |
| Instruments | 2048×2048 pixels CCD Camera, 512×512 pixels CCD Camera |
Telescope Time
Form: Online via the website
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*
2048×2048 pixels CCD Camera
- detector: 2048×2048 pixels CCD Camera
- Field-of-view: 18×18 square arcmin
- Filters (broad): U,B,V,R,I ; u,g,r,i,z
- filter (narrow): O[III], S[II], and H-alpha
512×512 pixels CCD Camera
- detector: 512×512 pixels CCD Camera
- Field-of-view: 5.5×5.5 square arcmin
- Filters (broad): U,B,V,R,I ; u,g,r,i,z
- filter (narrow): O[III], S[II], and H-alpha