Antalya TUG Campus
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The Antalya TUG Campus is located southwest of the city of Antalya, on the Beydağları range, an extension of the Taurus Mountains, at the 2550 m high summit of Bakırlıtepe. The Saklıkent Ski Center is located at the foot of Bakırlıtepe.
Location
| Campus | Latitude | Longitude | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya TUG Campus | 36° 49' 27“ N | 30° 20' 08“ E | 2550 m |
Transportation
| Route | Distance | Road Condition | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya - Saklıkent | 50 km | Highway | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Saklıkent - Bakırlıtepe | 6 km | Mountain road | 15 minutes |
Meteorological Conditions
The Antalya TUG Campus is a region at an altitude of 2550 m above sea level where the temperature difference reaches approximately 50-55°C throughout the year. The challenging mountain climate of the observatory campus stands out with meteorological data that directly affect observational activities.
| Parameter | Average | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | +5°C | -28°C | +22°C |
| Humidity | 50% | 2% | 99% |
| Pressure | 748 mb | 742 mb | 755 mb |
| Wind Speed | 17 km/h | - | 150 km/h (for hours), 270 km/h (instantaneous) |
| Prevailing Wind Direction | Southeast | Southeast | Southeast |
| Snow Level | 1.5 m | 0.3 m | 4 m |
| Average Snow Duration | 5 months | 5 months | 5 months |
In addition, the current weather for the entire campus can be monitored remotely and in real time via a web-based kiosk screen, and whether the sky is clear or overcast can be tracked with a sky camera.
Observational Quality Data
| Parameter | TUG Antalya | Good Observatory Average |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Background Brightness (magnitude/arcsecond²) | 21.5 | 21.4 – 21.8 |
| Astronomical Seeing (arcsecond) | 0.86 | 0.6 – 1.0 |
| Number of Clear Nights (night/year) | 200 | 200 – 300 |
Buildings and Facilities
The Antalya TUG campus consists of 10 main locations: 8 telescope buildings, 1 security building, and an operations and service building.
Observatory Infrastructure Status
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Locations | 10 |
| Indoor Area | 3261 m² |
| Contracted Installed Electrical Power | 300 kVA |
| Generator | 2 Diesel Generators (250 kVA and 150 kVA) |
| UPS | 20 units (at various power ratings) |
| Internet Speed | 1000 Mbit (Fiber Connection) |
| Water Capacity | 100 tons (Modular water tanks) |
Observatory Campus Indoor Areas
The total indoor area of the actively used buildings within the Antalya TUG campus is approximately 3261 m². The approximate indoor area details of the locations within the campus are presented in the table below.
| Building Name | Building Location | Area (m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Security, Operations and Service Building | Bakırlıtepe/Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 280.00 |
| Energy Building | Bakırlıtepe/Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 144.00 |
| Warehouse | Bakırlıtepe/Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 105.00 |
| Service Building | Bakırlıtepe/Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 1386.00 |
| Intermediate Water Pump Building | Bakırlıtepe/Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 79.00 |
| Water Booster Building | Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 65.00 |
| ÖTS Telescope Building | Bakırlıtepe/Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 176.00 |
| DİB012 Telescope Building | Bakırlıtepe/Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 16.00 |
| AKD060 Telescope Building | Bakırlıtepe/Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 17.00 |
| TUGRTS Telescope Building | Bakırlıtepe/Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 22.00 |
| TUG60 Telescope Building | Bakırlıtepe/Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 116.00 |
| RTT150 Telescope Building | Bakırlıtepe/Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 783.00 |
| TUG100 Telescope Building | Bakırlıtepe/Saklıkent locality/ANTALYA | 72.00 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 3,261.00 | |
Electrical Infrastructure
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Contracted Installed Electrical Power | 300 kVA |
| Generator | 2 Diesel Generators (250 kVA and 150 kVA) |
| UPS | 20 units (at various power ratings) |
Water Infrastructure and Supply
At the Antalya TUG Campus, the water requirement is pumped from the Saklıkent Ski Center area through a 2200-meter-long line, overcoming a 550-meter elevation difference, to the water tanks in the central building.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Capacity | 100 tons (Modular water tanks) |
Climate Control Systems
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Climate Control System | Passive Solar Energy Heating System |
| Lowest Indoor Temperature | +1°C |