Vidulini Observatory

It is a complex system for the observation and study of the Sun in a broad spectrum of electromagnetic radiation - Solar Observatory.

The basis of the system is computer-guided, robotic, autonomous assembly type Meade LX 200, to track the apparent movement of the sun in the sky. Adapters were placed on it opto-electronic components - solar telescopes and cameras to observe and study the sun in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Three telescopes for the observation and recording of which one of the viewable area EMS, H-alpha region and even the area. The fourth telescope with an appropriate filter for the sun and the camera is designed for positioning and adjustment of monitoring the movement of the sun in the sky. Antenna with controllable assembly and receiver computers and exists as a separate module ORTO system.

All together resting on massive pillars. These devices are appropriate cables connected to an electrical outlet and the computer center management system, recording, processing and archiving data.

ORTO fully robotised system with activation and operation of the data processing and the Internet (Phase II).

The system is designed for education and scientific research.

Capacity of the system enables you to easily upgrade or redevelopment for other purposes. For example placing a new module (telescope and camera) to explore the impact of meteorites on the moon in an existing installation you get one of the few such systems in the world. In this way ORTO observes the Sun during the day and at night - the moon.

In addition ORTO has scalability over time with other instruments.

In addition to the visual components of the system ORTO includes ortho-NG, radio-astronomical unit for solar research in the field of radio waves. Prototype version of this device have been successfully tested in 2005. and 2006. year.

Exhaustive list of capital equipment of ortho. Of course, even here it must not forget the man is a crucial factor without whose curiosity, willingness, desire and work there would be no need for the research and observations. The system is in the process of equipping! Temporary use elements VSX NEXT, NEXT and EXO ROBOT system (and others) for the ortho.