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Karachi University Observatory (KU Observatory)
OrganizationInstitute of Space and Planetary Astrophysics (ISPA)
LocationKarachi University, Karachi, Sindh Pakistan
Coordinates24°55′50″N 67°6′55″E / 24.93056°N 67.11528°E / 24.93056; 67.11528
Altitude5,000 m (16,000 ft) Edit this at Wikidata
Established1995
Telescopes
KU ObservatoryX-ray telescope
KU ObservatoryGamma Ray Telescope
KU Observatory is located in Pakistan
KU Observatory
Location of Karachi University Observatory (KU Observatory)
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The K.U. Observatory or Karachi University Observatory (Urdu: جامعہِ کراچی رصد گاہ) is located in the campus area of Karachi University. The KU space observatory is operated by the Institute of Space and Planetary Astrophysics.[1][2] The space observatory was last built in 1995 as a part of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. The KU Observatory can resist all seismological challenges as its pillars go 15 feet deep into the ground.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Jamal, Meera (June 29, 2007), The Pathetic State of KU's Observatory!, retrieved 31 December 2009
  2. ^ Jamal, Meera (June 25, 2007), "Karachi: Observatory low on govt's list of priorities", Dawn News, retrieved 31 December 2009
  3. ^ "The Pathetic State of KU's Observatory!". 29 June 2007.
  4. ^ "KARACHI: Observatory low on govt's list of priorities - Newspaper - DAWN.COM". Dawn.com. 25 June 2007.
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