Kowsar.1 Observatory

Kowsar-1 (K1) Observatory is the most modern amateur observatory in Iran and the most famous Iranian observatory in the world. This remote control observatory is a common project between HRC and Shirin Nam trading company. HRC Astronomy Complex is manager of this project. K1 building structure and dome have been designed by Iranian young engineers. Although K1 is not the biggest Iran observatory but the used technology is higher than others. Remote controlling, Live webcast, High tech research and simulation softwares are some example. International common projects with universities and research centers have introduced K1 to the astronomers around the world. K1 live webcast is one the most famous program in the world. Total Solar eclipse 2006, Lunar Solar eclipse 2005, Mercury and Venus transits 2003 and 2004 are good examples. Phoenix project as one Iranian technology is remote control astronomy program which connect users and observatory together by K1 intranet.