Kottamia Astronomical Observatory

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
  1. "Kottamia Astronomical Observatory". NRIAG. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
  2. "Ticket to space with Kottamia Astronomical Observatory in Egypt". EgyptToday. 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
  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. 118 (1): 87–93. Bibcode:1986Ap&SS.118...87I. doi:10.1007/BF00651113. ISSN 1572-946X. S2CID 123287944.
  4. "The story of Kottamia Observatory". NRIAG. 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2020-12-04.


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