New astronomical station of Valencia University Observatory

Author(s): Lopez Garcia, A; Fernandez, JM; Yagudin, L; et al.

Book Editor(s): Vernin, J; Benkhaldoun, Z; MunozTunon, C

Conference: Astronomical Site Evaluation in the Visible and Radio Range Workshop Location: MARRAKECH, MOROCCO Date: NOV 13-17, 2000

Sponsor(s): Int Astron Union; Int Radio Sci Union

Source: ASTRONOMICAL SITE EVALUATION IN THE VISIBLE AND RADIO RANGE  Book Series: ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC CONFERENCE SERIES   Volume: 266   Pages: 398-406   Published: 2002

New astronomical station ‘Centro Astronomico del Alto Turia’ (CAAT) is described. Founded in 1995, after an agreement between Valencia University and amateur ‘Asociacion Valenciana de Astronomia’ (AVA), it is operated jointly by AVA and Valencia University Observatory (OAUV). Two telescopes (one double refractor and one reflector) will be the main instruments at CAAT. Observing projects for the near future are described. First results obtained with CCD camera of big size are commented. Possible improvements of observing process are analysed.