Science IV Observatory
Introduction of Science IV Observatory
Science IV Observatory is located in the garret of Science IV Building, NCU. It's established in 1996 and operates with a telescope of 40 cm reflective mirror and a CCD camera. The main purpose is mainly for the educational observation. Currently, the equipments are lists as following:
- Meade 16" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
- Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
- Diameter of the prime mirror: 406mm
- Focal Length: 4064mm
- Focal Ratio: f/10
- Angular Resolution: 0.28 arcsecs
- Limiting Magnitude: 15.5
- Fork mount with remote control system