Devasthal Observatory

Devasthal[2] is an observatory in the district of Nainital, Kumaon, India. The literal meaning of the place is "abode of god". The observatory is situated in the Kumaon Himalayas at an altitude of 2450 meters. Devasthal peak is an emerging optical astronomical site for Indian telescopes. Currently, a 130-cm optical telescope is working at the site. The sites are managed by the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital.

Devasthal Observatory
Organization
LocationNainital district, Kumaon division, Uttarakhand, India
Coordinates29°21′42″N 79°41′06″E
Altitude2,450 m (8,040 ft)[1]
Established1998 Edit this on Wikidata
Websitewww.aries.res.in
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The site has already received a 360-cm telescope and a 400-cm liquid mirror telescope which is under construction & likely to be completed by the year 2022. A survey for installing solar telescope is also being carried out near the peak. The place is well equipped with guest house, canteen, internet connection, water and electric supply since 2008.

Devasthal is located 9 km from Dhanachuli, the nearest town in Nainital district.

See also

References
  1. "1.3m Telescope at Devasthal". Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
  2. "Devasthal Campus | Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences". www.aries.res.in. Retrieved 14 November 2022.


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