The NMSU 1 m Telescope at Apache Point Observatory

We describe the New Mexico State University (NMSU) 1 m telescope located at the Apache Point Observatory (APO), and in particular, its robotic mode of operation. Some of the issues we have encountered may be of interest to others developing similar facilities. This telescope provides a good example...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jon A. Holtzman, Thomas E. Harrison, Jeffrey L. Coughlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Advances in Astronomy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/193086