Rozhen Observatory

Rozhen Observatory

Infobox Observatory
name = Rozhen Observatory


caption =
organization = Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
location = Near Chepelare, Bulgaria
coords = coord|41|41|35|N|24|44|38|E|type:landmark_region:BG
altitude = 1759 m
weather =
established =
closed =
website = [http://www.astro.bas.bg/rozhen.html NAO-Rozhen]
telescope1_name = Ritchey-Chretien-Coude telescope
telescope1_type = 200 cm
telescope2_name = Cassegrain telescope
telescope2_type = 60 cm Cassegrain reflector
telescope3_name = Schmidt telescope
telescope3_type = 50/70 cm
telescope4_name =
telescope4_type =

Rozhen Observatory is a Bulgarian astronomical observatory, located 90 km south of the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The nearest town, Chepelare, is 15 km away. It is owned and operated by the Institute of Astronomy of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The Observatory is the largest in South Eastern Europe. Currently there are about 50 astronomers working there. It is recognised as one of the most important centers for astronomical research.

External links

* [http://www.astro.bas.bg/rozhen.html Official site]


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