Ege University Observatory

Ege University Observatory (EUO) has watched the Turkish skies from the hills above İzmir since 1965, run by Ege University's Astronomy and Space Sciences Department.

About Ege University Observatory

EUO is a ground-based research and teaching observatory operated by the Faculty of Science at Ege University. Since 2009 it has formally been known as the Ege University Observatory Application and Research Center, reflecting its dual role in astronomical research and public and educational outreach.

History

The observatory was formally opened on 22 June 1965 in Kurudağ, in İzmir's Buca district. Its long-running research program has focused on variable stars, a line of study that has continued since its very first observations that year.

Telescopes & research

The observatory's main instrument is a 48 cm mirror telescope (A48), supplemented by 40 cm and 35 cm Meade telescopes, the latter installed in 2004–2005. A team of 17 researchers and 7 assistants carries out variable-star research alongside educational observations and public outreach activities.

Location & getting there

EUO sits about 10 km east of İzmir in western Turkey. The telescope domes stand at roughly 800 m elevation, with the main building lower down at around 632 m — high enough to lift the observatory above much of the city's light and haze.

Visiting Ege University Observatory

The observatory runs educational observations and public activities; contact the center in advance (tel. 0232 311 5415) to check current visiting arrangements.

See your named star from here

With research-grade telescopes trained on the night sky above İzmir, this is a fitting place to seek out a star named through Star Register. Name a star or browse the star catalogue.