NIT-Srinagar to open campus observatory with 14-inch telescope
The observatory, developed with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, will give students hands-on access to astronomical observation and imaging
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Srinagar is set to inaugurate a dedicated campus observatory equipped with a 14-inch aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope on September 22, 2026. This marks the first NIT in the country to have such a facility, providing students and researchers with advanced observational astronomy capabilities.
The observatory, known as the NIT-Srinagar Observatory for Astronomy and Astrophysics (NSOAA), will be developed with scientific guidance from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru. Dr. Niruj Mohan Ramanujam, an adviser and collaborator from the IIA, will bring expertise in astronomy education and public outreach.
The telescope, supported by specialized imaging equipment, will enable observations ranging from the Moon and planets to distant galaxies, fostering experiential science education and inspiring curiosity in the field of astronomy.
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