Hyderabad: Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, the premier national educational institution, established its first astronomical observatory with a large telescope for public outreach.
The telescope due to its immense size will not only allow amateur astronomical observations including deep-sky objects, planetary systems, stars, and nebulae but also provide research-quality images with potential discoveries.
Highlights:
- The 14-inch telescope is the second largest among IITs dedicated for the outreach
- Large mirror size provides a detailed view of the night sky
- Study of millions of faint and deep sky objects can be achieved with the telescope
- Recorded images and data will be useful to support astronomical research
- IITH will contribute significantly to the Indian astronomical community









































