Monitor and Analysis on Optical Observing Conditions at Nanshan Observatory

Hu Ping; Li Rui; Wang Na; Wei Peng

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Hu Ping, Li Rui, Wang Na, Wei Peng. Monitor and Analysis on Optical Observing Conditions at Nanshan Observatory[J]. Astronomical Research and Technology, 2017, 14(4): 495-501.

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Hu Ping, Li Rui, Wang Na, Wei Peng. Monitor and Analysis on Optical Observing Conditions at Nanshan Observatory[J]. Astronomical Research and Technology, 2017, 14(4): 495-501.

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Hu Ping, Li Rui, Wang Na, Wei Peng. Monitor and Analysis on Optical Observing Conditions at Nanshan Observatory[J]. Astronomical Research and Technology, 2017, 14(4): 495-501.

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Monitor and Analysis on Optical Observing Conditions at Nanshan Observatory

Hu Ping^1,2,
Li Rui^1,3,
Wang Na^1,3, ,,
Wei Peng¹

1. Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China;
2. Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China;
3. Key Laboratory of Radio Astronomy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China

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Received Date: March 07, 2017
Revised Date: March 27, 2017
Available Online: November 20, 2023

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We introduced our approaches on monitoring the astronomical seeing, night sky brightness and weather condition by using the equipment of SBIG、SQM-LE at Nanshan Observatory. Statistical analysis and results are presented and discussed after removing the flawed data. Our analysis revealed an astronomical seeing of about 1.74", night sky brightness of 21.7mag arcsec^-2, average temperature of 3.4℃ and average relative humidity of 57.3% for Nanshan. The winds are in the range of 2-3m/s, most in south-east direction. The long-term observations support Nanshan Observatory to serve as an appropriate site to operate small and middle scale optical telescopes. Furthermore, our results provide comparison and reference information for other optical sites in China.
- Optical observing condition,
- Seeing,
- Night sky brightness,
- Weather condition

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