Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
telescope
|
| gptkbp:accessibility |
open to researchers
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
international astronomical community
joint studies with other observatories |
| gptkbp:communityEngagement |
local schools and universities
|
| gptkbp:communitySupport |
local and international funding
|
| gptkbp:dataUsage |
advanced software tools
with global research community SAAO_data_center |
| gptkbp:diameter |
1.9 meters
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
affected by local climate
minimal due to location |
| gptkbp:fieldOfUse |
10 arcminutes
|
| gptkbp:funding |
government and grants
|
| gptkbp:futurePlans |
upgrades and enhancements
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important for southern hemisphere astronomy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
SAAO 1.9m telescope
|
| gptkbp:instrument |
CCD cameras
|
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
high_altitude_site
|
| gptkbp:lensType |
equatorial_mount
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
1972
|
| gptkbp:localHistory |
over 50 years of operation
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:South_African_Astronomical_Observatory
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
regularly scheduled upkeep
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
various astronomical objects
|
| gptkbp:notableUsers |
renowned astronomers
|
| gptkbp:occasion |
seasonal and project-based
|
| gptkbp:officialResidence |
multi-wavelength observations
time allocation for research |
| gptkbp:operatedBy |
gptkb:South_African_Astronomical_Observatory
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
with universities and research institutions
|
| gptkbp:powers |
grid and backup generators
|
| gptkbp:primaryMission |
aluminum-coated glass
|
| gptkbp:productQuality |
high resolution
|
| gptkbp:publicAccess |
educational programs
|
| gptkbp:publications |
annual reports and findings
|
| gptkbp:recordings |
digital archives
0.5 arcseconds per pixel |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
stellar and galactic astronomy
|
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
numerous peer-reviewed papers
contributed to major discoveries in astronomy |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
emergency protocols
|
| gptkbp:scenicViews |
classic_Cassegrain_design
SAAO |
| gptkbp:scientificName |
understanding cosmic phenomena
|
| gptkbp:sensors |
spectroscopy and photometry
|
| gptkbp:staff |
astronomers and technicians
|
| gptkbp:supports |
control room
|
| gptkbp:type |
reflecting telescope
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
astronomical observations
|
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1971
|