Photometry with the new 1.5-meter telescope of the Rozhen Observatory

TL;DR

This paper introduces the AZ1500 1.5-meter telescope at Rozhen Observatory, describing its capabilities and initial scientific observations across various programs, demonstrating its operational performance.

Contribution

It provides the first detailed overview and performance assessment of the new AZ1500 telescope at Rozhen Observatory, enabling diverse scientific research.

Findings

Telescope is operational and performing as expected.

Initial scientific programs have been successfully conducted.

The observatory now supports a range of astronomical observations.

Abstract

The new 1.5~m telescope (AZ1500) is operating at the National Astronomical Observatory Rozhen, Bulgaria. This paper gives an overview of the telescope and presents a snapshot of the current performance. Science observations are under way, and we give brief highlights from a number of programs that have been enabled.