The Spacewatch Telescopes are a pair of optical telescopes, the 0.9-meter and 1.8-meter telescopes located at Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona. The Spacewatch Telescopes are operated by the University of Arizona. Below are links to the optical and instrument specifications of both telescopes to assist observers.
Spacewatch 0.9-meter Specifications
| Location Specifications | |
|---|---|
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Longtitude |
111.6003 W |
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Latitude |
31.9622 |
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Elevation |
2080m |
| Telescope Specifications | |
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Aperture |
0.934 m |
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Focal Length |
2.7 m (f/3) |
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Mount |
Equatorial |
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Additional Information on telescope & optical specifications |
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| Instruments | |
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Prime focus camera |
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Spacewatch 1.8 meter Specifications
| Location Specifications | |
|---|---|
|
Longtitude |
111.59995 W |
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Latitude |
31.96169 |
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Elevation |
2080m |
| 2080mTelescope Specifications | |
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Aperture |
1.818 m |
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Focal Length |
4.86 m (f/2.7) |
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Mount |
Altitude/Azimuth |
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Additional Information on telescope & optical specifications |
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| Instruments | |
|
Prime focus camera |
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