Finding the optimal location for AlUla Manara's ground-based telescope

Thamer Y. Alrefay; Thamer Aldaajani; Hatem Aldajani; Fawaz Alshehri; Abdullah Alghamdi; Abdulaziz Hadadi

doi:10.1117/12.3018225

25 July 2024 Finding the optimal location for AlUla Manara's ground-based telescope

Thamer Y. Alrefay, Thamer Aldaajani, Hatem Aldajani, Fawaz Alshehri, Abdullah Alghamdi, Abdulaziz Hadadi

Proceedings Volume 13098, Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems X; 130981V (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3018225
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2024, Yokohama, Japan

Abstract

The forthcoming installation of a new Manara telescope in the AlUla region, renowned for its archaeological heritage, follows a meticulous site selection process that included a rigorous evaluation of several factors crucial to the optimal establishment of the telescope. The chosen plateau region in AlUla satisfied all of the criteria, thus demonstrating the most potential for installing the Manara telescope. The comprehensive analysis thoroughly assessed ground stability, seasonal weather patterns, and accessibility. The selection process was executed with utmost scrutiny, ensuring the chosen location was the most suitable for the intended purpose.

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Thamer Y. Alrefay, Thamer Aldaajani, Hatem Aldajani, Fawaz Alshehri, Abdullah Alghamdi, and Abdulaziz Hadadi "Finding the optimal location for AlUla Manara's ground-based telescope", Proc. SPIE 13098, Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems X, 130981V (25 July 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3018225

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