Japanese Astronomy Experts Encourage Collaboration On The Utilization Of Space Telescope Data

BRIN held a space discussion with Japan (photo: dock. BRIN)

JAKARTA Astronomous expert from Japan revealed the potential use of the Timau 380 Telescope for scientific collaboration. The plan, the function of this telescope will be combined with the Japanese Seimei Telescope.

This was conveyed by Mikio Kurita, Astronomy Expert from the Astronomy Department of Kyoto University. Through the Kolokium Weekly Space Research (LINEAR) event held by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), he explained the opportunities of the collaboration of this instrument.

For Kurita, combining the performance of the Timau 380 Telescope with the Seimei Telescope is a strategic step to strengthen the observation network. That way, the astronomical data collected will be more diverse.

Kurita also discussed the few capabilities of Seimei. He said that this telescope has collected data in the form of galaxies, supernovae, and interstellar objects. This telescope is capable of recording objects that move rapidly.

"The beauty of colors, light, and landscape resembles natural works of art," said Kurita, quoted from the BRIN website on Monday, August 11. "(the movement of astronomical objects) is an interesting phenomenon to learn further because its emergence is very fast, but provides a lot of information."

Kurita also explained the use of sophisticated instruments to observe space, namely low-resolution spectrographs and high-resolution spectro-polarimeters. These instruments are important for studying the characteristics of satellites and stellar activity.

With these various capabilities, Kurita hopes that the technology developed in Seimei can be applied and developed on the Timau Telescope. This collaboration opportunity was also welcomed by the Head of the BRIN Space Research Center, Emanuel Sungging Mumpuni.

"The Timau 380 telescope is now almost complete (development) so that it is prepared for future cooperation between Seimei and Timau," said Emanuel. He also discussed the importance of organizing the LINEAR event.

Emanuel explained that this activity aims to build a strong space ecosystem in Indonesia. He hopes that the cooperation with the Seimei Telescope can be utilized by all communities that utilize Timau 380.