Langkawi National Observatory (LNO) is located near Bukit Malut Resevoir, Langkawi Island, Kedah. LNO is is equipped with a robotic telescope system that have 3 mode of telescope control. It can be remotely controlled via the Internet and allow astronomers to conduct astronomical research via internet . Development of ONL began on January 26, 2005 and completed on May 2, 2006. LNO had 2 observatory:- Stellar Observatory and Solar Observatory.
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Geographical coordinates | : Latitude: 6˚ 18' 25.6284" N : Longitude : 99˚ 46' 51.6216" E : Google Maps |
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Sky brightness | : 18 mag / arcsec2 ( V ) | ||
Seeing | : 2.2 arcsec | ||
Humidity (nights) | : 70 % | ||
Temperature (nights) | : ~27 ˚ C | ||
Time Zone | : +8 UTC |