Green Island Gözlemevi

Abstract

My name is Yenal Ögmen. I'm a teacher of Mathematics and Computer. I own a University Certificate in Astronomy in the University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK. I'm a member of Astronomical League. I've been doing observations for four years with Meade ETX125 telescope. Up to now, I've taken Astronomical League Lunar Club and Double Star Club certificates by doing Moon and Double Star observations. Currently I'm observing Messier objects for the Messier Club certificate. At the same time, I'm observing Bright Lunar Rays for ALPO and Variable stars for AAVSO. I do observations about three nights a week. My observation site is the observatory I've built in my house's backyard, Green Island Observatory. The need for building the observatory has risen due to the difficulties faced with when carrying all the stuff each time needed for the observation. The observatory, which was built between the July 2004 and February 2005, is situated in Geçitkale, Northern Cyprus. The observatory is formed from cylindrical concrete walls and a wooden dome situated on its top. The dome, which is mounted on a U-joist ray, is moved manually. I'm planning to have a bigger aperture telescope and a CCD camera. In order to prevent the small vibrations caused by my movements while observing, j-bolts are fixed in an isolated concrete part in the centre of the floor. The telescope will be mounted on a pier, which will be set on j-bolts. My future plans are, to get more educated by having the advanced university certificates in Astronomy and to develop observational experiences and to do observations to contribute the Astronomy.