Observatory
The
Observatory was built between 1990 and 1992 by the Foundation of Szeged
Observatory. Initiated by the University of Szeged (formerly JATE University),
it has received generous donations from many national and local businesses,
organizations, institutes and individuals. The mission of the Observatory
includes scientific research, education and public outreach. These activities
are conducted by the members of the astronomical research group at the
University of Szeged. The group's research interest includes stellar and
planetary astrophysics, the theory of gravitation and cosmology. The main
instrument of the Observatory is a 0.4 m Newtonian telescope, which has recently
been improved and fully computerized. A professional CCD camera equipped with
standard color filters enables the telescope for scientific research. We offer
several smaller reflecting and refracting telescopes for public viewing. On
clear nights, visitors may enjoy watching the Moon, planets, binary stars, star
clusters and galaxies. In addition, popular lectures and computer presentations
on all field of astronomy and space sciences are provided.
