Erciyes University Radio Observatory
The Erciyes University Astronomy and Space Science Observatory Applied Research Center is a radio astronomy observatory operated by the Astronomy and Space Sciences Department at Erciyes University's Faculty of Science.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Köşkmedrese and Talas American College.
Köşkmedrese
Historic building
Köşkmedrese is a khanqah located on Mount Köşk to the southeast of the city of Kayseri in central Turkey. According to the inscriptions on the building that ceased to exist, it was built by Eretna in memory of his consort Suli Pasha in 1339. Köşkmedrese is situated 3 km west of Erciyes University Radio Observatory.
Talas American College
Historic building
Talas American College often abbreviated as Talas American or TAO was a highly selective, independent, all-boys, boarding school located in Talas, Kayseri. Talas American College is situated 3½ km southeast of Erciyes University Radio Observatory.
Yaman Dede Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Surdurulebiliryasam, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Yaman Dede Mosque is situated 3 km southeast of Erciyes University Radio Observatory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Talas and Melikgazi.
Talas
Town
Talas is a municipality and district of Kayseri Province, Turkey. Its area is 444 km2, and its population is 169,214. It is located about 7 km from the city of Kayseri and has evolved from an independent town to a satellite city of Kayseri.
Melikgazi
Town
Melikgazi is a municipality and district of Kayseri Province, Turkey. Its area is 668 km2, and its population is 594,344. It covers the southern and eastern part of the agglomeration of Kayseri and the adjacent countryside. Melikgazi is situated 3½ km west of Erciyes University Radio Observatory.
Kayseri
Photo: GMM, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kayseri is a city in Central Anatolia, 350 km southeast of Ankara. In 2021 the population was 1.2 million. Kayseri is a sprawling industrial city, with a mixture of trades such as furniture, and has a university.
Erciyes University Radio Observatory
- Type: University building
- Also known as: “UZAYBİMER”
- Categories: observatory, building, and education
- Location: Talas İlçesi, Kayseri Province, Turkey, Eastern Mediterranean Europe, Europe
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Latitude
38.71046° or 38° 42′ 38″ northLongitude
35.54553° or 35° 32′ 44″ eastOpen location code
8GCQPG6W+56OpenStreetMap ID
way 255660633OpenStreetMap feature
building=universityWikidata ID
Q5385214
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In Other Languages
From Portuguese to Ukrainian—“Erciyes University Radio Observatory” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Observatório de Rádio da Universidade de Erciyes”
- Turkish: “UZAYBİMER Gözlemevi”
- Ukrainian: “Радіообсерваторія Ерджиєського університету”
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