NIT Srinagar Launches Astronomy and Astrophysics Observatory with 14-inch Telescope
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar |
| Facility Name | NIT-Srinagar Observatory for Astronomy and Astrophysics (NSOAA) |
| Key Highlight | First NIT in India with a dedicated campus-based observatory equipped with advanced telescopic capabilities. |
| Main Telescope | 14-inch Celestron C14 EdgeHD (Schmidt-Cassegrain type) with computerized equatorial mount. |
| Observational Targets | Moon, planets, nebulae, star clusters, distant galaxies. |
| Scientific Collaboration | Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru |