Considered one of the world's most prestigious scientific journal Science AAAS made news Eastern Anatolia Observatory (DAG), being within Turkey's 2023 vision projects,and the largest basic science project, carried out successfully by Ataturk University

Reaching a wide audience thanks to its international publication and internet access, Science AAAS included the Eastern Anatolian Observatory in its issue published on March 4, 2020. Science, which determines original scientific research as a publication policy, also draws attention to news related to science, thoughts about science policies and other issues that concern scientists.

In this context, Science said, "Turkish scientists are looking forward to the completion of the East Anatolian Observatory (DAG), which has a 4-meter optical and infrared telescope, which is expected to be online next year."

"Despite the $ 34 million price tag DWI, it will be Asia's biggest optical telescope and one of Turkey's largest science projects. Developers noted that it would make Turkey a regional astronomical center and help to improve the astronomy community, emphasizing  it has been conducted by Erzurum Atatürk University Astrophysics Research and Application Center east of Turkey.

Using praiseworthy statements about the Eastern Anatolian Observatory, Science also included information that DAG would allow astronomers to do a lot of research into the history of the universe, thanks to its wide aperture, its structure that allows it to capture light from distant and pale objects.

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CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE - 14.03.2020