Çukurova University Space Sciences and Solar Energy Research and Application Center (UZAYMER): I. Observing Conditions and Ongoing Projects

• DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2103.04855
• Publication Date: 2021-01-01
• Authors: Arif Solmaz; Nazım Aksaker; A. Akyüz; Zühal Kurt; Sinan Allak; Yasemin Aladağ; Mehmet Karakılçık; Nuri Emrahoğlu; M. E. Özel
• Keywords: space science; Research center; Light Pollution; Space Weather; Center (category theory); Solar telescope

\c{C}ukurova University Space Sciences and Solar Energy Research Application Center (UZAYMER) was founded in 1991. In this work, we present current research the fields of astronomy, astrophysics solar energy astronomical infrastructure center. addition, astrometrological status UZAYMER investigated using long-term (20 years) data from AstroGIS database moderate-term (7 measurements taken meteorological station. Astronomical extinction coefficients, seeing conditions light pollution were also obtained. Furthermore, observation limits determined for 50 cm telescope (UT50) efficiency evaluated. has reached a level that can support both national international scientific collaborations with its improved technical increased human resources. With annual number clear nights, favorable weather dark sky values, ranks 972 Group A Suitability Index Sites (SIAS) among 2141 observatories.