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Astronomy in DNTTM :: Denis DenisenkoAstronomy in DNTTM :: Denis Denisenko

Astronomy Research Astronomy Research for Schoolchildren in for Schoolchildren in

DNTTMDNTTM Our telescopes and equipmentOur telescopes and equipment Our observationsOur observations Our expeditionsOur expeditions Achievements of our studentsAchievements of our students International Research School International Research School

with Astronomy Project among with Astronomy Project among othersothers

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House for Scientific and House for Scientific and TechnicalTechnical Creativity of Creativity of

YouthYouthДНТТМ:ДНТТМ:

ДомДом

Научно-Научно-

ТехническогоТехнического

ТворчестваТворчества

МолодежиМолодежи

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Our locationOur location

2 metro stations 2 metro stations from the center of from the center of Moscow, near old Moscow, near old TV-tower on TV-tower on Shabolovka, 37Shabolovka, 37

Address: Moscow, Address: Moscow, Donskaya street, Donskaya street, 3737

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Our observing “site” Our observing “site” on the roof of DNTTMon the roof of DNTTM

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Our telescopesOur telescopes

MizarMizar ( (TALTAL-1)-1) by by NPZ (Novosibirsk)NPZ (Novosibirsk)

ApertureAperture 110 110 mmmm, , focal length focal length 800 800 mmmm

MagnificationsMagnifications: : 32x, 54x, 96x, 32x, 54x, 96x, 169x 169x

Solar filterSolar filter

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Our telescopesOur telescopes

SkyWatcher 2001SkyWatcher 2001 DiameterDiameter 200 200

mmmm, , focusfocus 1000 1000 mmmm

Drives on both Drives on both axesaxes

Remote controlRemote control Solar filter Solar filter

(Astrosolar film)(Astrosolar film)

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««Main CaliberMain Caliber»»

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MEADE LX90 GPS 10”MEADE LX90 GPS 10”

Schmidt-CassegrainSchmidt-Cassegrain 254 254 mm aperturemm aperture, 2500 , 2500 mm focal lengthmm focal length 88--24 24 mmmm zoom eyepiece zoom eyepiece ((any any

magnification from magnification from 104104xx up to up to 312312xx)) f/6.3 focal reducer/coma correctorf/6.3 focal reducer/coma corrector Alt-Az mountAlt-Az mount GoTo (Audiostar)GoTo (Audiostar) Computer controlComputer control

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Our equipmentOur equipment

MEADE DSI Pro IIMEADE DSI Pro II ~5x4.7~5x4.7 mm chipmm chip 0.0.2525 MpixMpix Field of view with Field of view with

SkyWatcher SkyWatcher scope: 15’x14’scope: 15’x14’

Stars to 15-Stars to 15-1616m m (60 sec exposure)(60 sec exposure)

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Our equipmentOur equipment

QHY9 CCD QHY9 CCD cameracamera

1919x15 mm chipx15 mm chip 8.3 8.3 Mpix; binningMpix; binning Filter wheelFilter wheel Field of view with Field of view with

LX90: 36’x27’LX90: 36’x27’ Stars to 17-Stars to 17-1818m m

(60 sec exposure)(60 sec exposure)

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Our equipmentOur equipment

KPC-350BH low-KPC-350BH low-light CCTV cameralight CCTV camera

4.8x3.64.8x3.6 mm chipmm chip 25 frames per sec25 frames per sec FOV w/T2314 lens: FOV w/T2314 lens:

118x89 degrees118x89 degrees FOV FOV

w/SkyWatcher: w/SkyWatcher: 16’x12’16’x12’

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Our observationsOur observations

Light curves of Variable StarsLight curves of Variable Stars

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Our observationsOur observations

First successful First successful observation of observation of stellar stellar occultation by occultation by the asteroid from the asteroid from Moscow!Moscow!

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Our observationsOur observations

Measuring periods of the variable starsMeasuring periods of the variable stars Observations of Near Earth Asteroids Observations of Near Earth Asteroids

(2012 QG42 was observed with “Main (2012 QG42 was observed with “Main Caliber”!)Caliber”!)

Confirmations of Supernovae and dwarf Confirmations of Supernovae and dwarf novae from CBAT TOCPnovae from CBAT TOCP

Solar observationsSolar observations Satellites of major planetsSatellites of major planets MeteorsMeteors

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Achievements of our Achievements of our StudentsStudents

Diploma of all-Russian school Diploma of all-Russian school conferences (Vernadsky, Vega)conferences (Vernadsky, Vega)

Diploma of Astronomical Diploma of Astronomical OlympiadsOlympiads

Participation in International Participation in International Scientific Conferences for Scientific Conferences for SchoolchildrenSchoolchildren

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Olga Filimonova presents his work Olga Filimonova presents his work to President of Slovakia Ivan to President of Slovakia Ivan

Gasparovic during ExpoScience Gasparovic during ExpoScience International 2011International 2011

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International Research International Research SchoolSchool

Five Interschools were held since 2008Five Interschools were held since 2008 Organized with the support of MILSETOrganized with the support of MILSET 10 days in late June – early July in 10 days in late June – early July in

Heliopark Thalasso near ZvenigorodHeliopark Thalasso near Zvenigorod Groups of 4-6 children (14-17 y.o.)Groups of 4-6 children (14-17 y.o.) Russian tutor and foreign assistantRussian tutor and foreign assistant People from 15 countries took partPeople from 15 countries took part

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International Research International Research SchoolSchool

Russia, Belarus, Czech Republic, Russia, Belarus, Czech Republic, Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Turkey, Iran, Sweden, Norway, Turkey, Iran, Thailand, Philippines, Mexico, Thailand, Philippines, Mexico, VenezuelaVenezuela

2012: Serbia!2012: Serbia! 2013: YOU?!?2013: YOU?!?

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International Research International Research SchoolSchool

Visits to Moscow State University Visits to Moscow State University and to Zvenigorod observatoryand to Zvenigorod observatory

Lectures by Russian scientistsLectures by Russian scientists Cultural programCultural program Incredible atmosphereIncredible atmosphere Dozens of new friends!Dozens of new friends!

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International Research International Research SchoolSchool

Topics: Variable StarsTopics: Variable Stars You may suggest the subject for You may suggest the subject for

the next Astronomy project at the next Astronomy project at IRS-2013!IRS-2013!

Visit Visit http://interschool.redu.ruhttp://interschool.redu.ru Also check out Also check out ДНТТМ ДНТТМ site at site at

http://www.dnttm.ruhttp://www.dnttm.ru

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Thank you for your Thank you for your attention!attention!

Хвала!Хвала!

Спасибо!Спасибо!

Danke schDanke schöön!n!SShukriyahukriya

MerciMerci!!

Благодарю за внимание!Благодарю за внимание!