Kottamia Astronomical Observatory Explained

Kottamia Astronomical Observatory is the largest telescope in the Arab world, including the Middle East and North Africa. The telescope, which is located 80 km from the center of Cairo, has a main mirror diameter of about 1.88 meters.^{[1] [2] [3]}

The National Research Institute of Astronomy & Geophysics (NRIAG) of Egypt operates the Kottamia Observatory through its Astronomy Department.^[4]

References

29.934°N 31.8277°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kottamia Astronomical Observatory. 2020-12-04. NRIAG. en-US.
2. Web site: 2017-10-20. Ticket to space with Kottamia Astronomical Observatory in Egypt. 2020-12-04. EgyptToday.
3. Issa. I. A.. Gamal El Din. A. I.. 1986-01-01. Astronomical research activities with the 74 inch telescope at Kottamia observatory. Astrophysics and Space Science. en. 118. 1. 87–93. 10.1007/BF00651113. 1986Ap&SS.118...87I. 123287944. 1572-946X.
4. Web site: 2018-03-22. The story of Kottamia Observatory. 2020-12-04. NRIAG. en-US.