Telescope Information
IDENTIFIER urn:nasa:pds:context:telescope:mdm.tinsley1m3::1.3
NAME McGraw-Hill Observatory 1.3-m Tinsley Cassegrain/Coude Reflector
DESCRIPTION The 1.3-meter Tinsley Cassegrain/Coude reflector is an optical telescope located at the McGraw-Hill Observatory on Kitt Peak, Arizona. Operational since May 1975, it was originally part of the University of Michigan Radio Astronomy Observatory before being transferred to the observatory. This telescope has been utilized for various astronomical observations, including planetary studies and asteroid research. Its Cassegrain and Coudé focal configurations allow for versatile instrumentation, making it a valuable asset for both research and educational purposes.
FACILITY McGraw-Hill Observatory
APERTURE 1.3
LONGITUDE 248.38333
LATITUDE 31.951767
ALTITUDE
COORIDINATE SOURCE Geodetic - North American (1927) datum
INVESTIGATION(S)
INSTRUMENT(S) Mark III Spectrograph