Mount Gargash Explained

Mount Gargash is located in Isfahan Province, 30 km South Kashan in Iran near the towns of Kamu and Choghan. The peak has an altitude of and is the home to the Iranian National Observatory.[1] The peak was chosen as the outcome of a site selection campaign for the national observatory project in 2008,[2] [3] and is known for its low atmospheric turbulence thus suitable for astronomical observations. Mount Gargash is located in a protected zone for the conservation of its wildlife. A dedicated road opened to access the mountain in 2016.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Feature: Iranian scientists rely on ingenuity and smuggling to survive sanctions . Science . 2 September 2015 . 27 February 2018.
  2. Khosroshahi . Habib G. . 20 January 2011 . Site characterization studies for the Iranian National Observatory . 1101.3883 . astro-ph.
  3. Web site: Site Selection - Iranian National Observatory . ino.org.ir . 27 February 2018.
  4. Web site: Mount Gargash road becomes operational . Iranian National Observatory . 27 February 2018.

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