Observatory

Omega Observatory

Omega Observatory is an observatory in Östergötland, Sweden, with a permanently installed 0.6 m Newtonian reflector and a parallel-mounted 178 mm ED apochromatic refractor. The facility is designed for visual observing, photographic documentation and flexible operation both on site and remotely.

The white dome of Omega Observatory with its shutter open and the telescope visible — Omega Observatory with the shutter open and the telescope in observing position.

Technical overview

Four parts of the observatory

Select a section for a closer description of the completed facility and telescope system.

The dome of Omega Observatory in twilight

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Facility

Dome, foundation, telescope pier, mount, automation and technical infrastructure.

The 0.6 m Newtonian reflector at Omega Observatory on its equatorial mount

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Newtonian reflector

The 0.6 m main instrument and its mechanical and optical construction.

The 600 mm primary mirror in its mechanical mirror cell

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Primary mirror

The 600 mm parabolic mirror, its substrate, optical quality and reflective coating.

The 178 mm ED refractor mounted in parallel with the Newtonian reflector

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Refractor

The parallel-mounted Meade 178ED APO EMC, used mainly for visual observations.