Atmospherical properties of Erzurum and its environment for astronomical observations

In this study, we have examined all the atmospheric properties of Erzurum and its enviroments in terms of astronomical observations, where Turkey's biggest telescope (4 m diameter) will be built to make the optical and infrared observations. Atmospherical properties are one of the most important factors to determine the past and future atmospherical characteristics and observation qualities of the observatories. Atmospherical studies are an important work in that observatories with large diameter telescopes can both plan observations and provide continuous data to the adaptive optics system and to be less affected by the atmospheric effects of the system if necessary. In this study, the atmospherical data of Konaklı - Karakaya Hills, which is the similar altitude with Palandöken Mountain - Ejder Hill, which were chosen as the Eastern Anatolian Observatory (DAG) site, were examined and then the atmospherical characteristics of this region were evaluated from the astronomical point of view.