Calar Alto Schmidt Telescopio
Sierra de los Filabres. Gérgal., Almería (04550)
Spain
El Observatorio de Calar Alto, en Almería, es el mayor de Europa continental. Fundado en 1973 y gestionado por el Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía y el Instituto Max Planck de Astronomía, cuenta con telescopios avanzados como el de 3.5 metros. Este observatorio es vital para la investigación astrofísica, permitiendo el estudio de planetas, estrellas y galaxias. Su ubicación ofrece cielos despejados y baja contaminación lumínica, ideal para la observación astronómica.
Descripción
The 80 cm Schmidt telescope at the Calar Alto Observatory is a high-precision optical instrument designed for astrophysical observations and monitoring near-Earth objects. With an 800 mm aperture and a 2400 mm focal length, it provides an f/3 focal ratio and an 8° field of view, ideal for wide-field studies.
This telescope is equipped with a C5S-150 camera and two objective prisms, offering spectral resolutions of 590 and 1390 Å/mm at 430 nm. Its 8 × 10 inch plate format and 86.2″/mm scale make it suitable for detailed investigations in the near ultraviolet.
In collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the Schmidt is used for remote observation of near-Earth objects (NEOs), such as asteroids and comets, contributing to space monitoring. It has also been crucial in discovering new types of cataclysmic variable stars, expanding our understanding of extreme astronomical phenomena.
This telescope operates on-demand and is available to research groups through specific agreements, providing a versatile platform for professional astronomical observation.
Datos técnicos del telescopio
- Optical System Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
- Mount Type: Altazimuth Mount
- Mount Movement Type: Computerized Mount
- Mount Movement Subtype: Other
