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The Isengard telescope is a 16" Cave reflector on an equatorial mount in the main dome. |
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The Meade telescope is a 16" reflector on a Dobsonian mount. |
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The Celestron telescope is an 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain, on a Losmandy equatorial mount with a Gemini Control System, in the small dome. |
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The Dob telescope is a 6" reflector on a Dobsonian mount. |
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The Astrophysics 6" telescope is a 6" refractor, also on an equatorial mount, and can be used in the small dome or set up on a tripod. |
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A 3" refractor telescope. |
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The CCD Camera is a ST-9E by SBIG. It is mainly used with the Celestron 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain, and sometimes with the Astrophysics 6" refractor. |
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The Robert Ortega Building is a combination classroom, bunkhouse, and warm-up area, allowing for year-round observing comfort. |
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The TAAS 1 computer is a PC that runs Windows 98. It is used with the Isengard telescope. |
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The trailer contains a kitchenette complete with propane stove, sink, and gourmet dining area. A bunk provides a place for a quiet nap between observing sessions. |
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The TAAS 2 computer is a PC that runs Windows 98. It is used to take CCD images from the ST-9E camera mounted on the Celestron or Astrophysics telescope. |
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There are two parking areas. The north parking area is for visitors without scopes. The main parking area, for those with scopes, is next to the 18 observing pads. |
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Here are some of the best pictures taken with the TAAS CCD camera. |
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The picnic area has several tables and grills. Also, a lecture area, just to the south, overlooks the Rio Puerco Valley. |
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The history archive contains many pictures showing various stages of contruction. |
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