KU Observatory
Observatory
Location of Karachi University Observatory (KU Observatory)
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The K.U. Observatory or Karachi University Observatory (Urdu: جامعہِ کراچی رصد گاہ) is located in the campus area of Karachi University. The KU space observatory is operated by the Institute of Space and Planetary Astrophysics.[1][2] The space observatory was last built in 1995 as a part of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. The KU Observatory can resist all seismological challenges as its pillars go 15 feet deep into the ground.[3][4] The telescope has a motor that keeps pace with the movement of the earth making any object under view always visible without any readjustments.
Important observations
In 1976 an observation of comet Wardell-76a was first made. The comet has an orbital period of over 20,000 years. Initial measurements indicated that there is no chance of a collision with the earth.
References
- ^ Jamal, Meera (June 29, 2007), The Pathetic State of KU's Observatory!, retrieved 31 December 2009
- ^ Jamal, Meera (June 25, 2007), "Karachi: Observatory low on govt's list of priorities", Dawn News, retrieved 31 December 2009
- ^ "The Pathetic State of KU's Observatory!". 29 June 2007.
- ^ "KARACHI: Observatory low on govt's list of priorities - Newspaper - DAWN.COM". Dawn.com. 25 June 2007.
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