Science Drivers Exploit the Time Domain:
Science Drivers Exploit the Time Domain Nova Surveys in Local Group Galaxies
Synoptic Observations of Variable Stars (Interacting Binaries, Cataclysmic Variables, Multi-Wavelength Campaigns, Black-Hole Binaries)
Star Cluster Photometry
Extrasolar Planetary Transits
Supernovae Searches in Near-IR
Discovery of New Variable Stars
Science Drivers Targets of Opportunity:
Science Drivers Targets of Opportunity Bright Novae
Eruptions of X-ray Binaries
Supernovae
Relatively bright Microlensing Events
Gamma-Ray Bursts
Asteroid Occultations
Deep Impact Mission (July 2005)
http://mintaka.sdsu.edu/faculty/wfw/DEEPIMPACT/index.html
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Also Astronomical Consultants and Equipment, Inc. (ACE)
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CMA, Inc.
ULTRA 40-inch OTA @ CMA ULTRA Telescope Mount @ ACE:
ULTRA 40-inch OTA @ CMA ULTRA Telescope Mount @ ACE Optical Tube Assembly on test
stand with filter-guider box &
CCD camera. ULTRA will be run over the Internet via HPWREN from SDSU & KU
New ULTRA 20.5-foot Dome:
New ULTRA 20.5-foot Dome Photo credit: Monika Braun Rendering of ULTRA Telescope
installed in new dome (ACE).
NSF PREST Award:
NSF PREST Award Refurbish Optical System of “Illinois” 40-inch (nearing completion)
Upgrade Telescope Control System (Dec 2006)
Upgrade Dome, and Direct Imaging Capabilities (Jan/Feb 2007)
Allow Remote Observing – HPWREN
Guest Observer Program (20% time allocation, some service observing)
MLO 40-inch with Spectrograph:
MLO 40-inch with Spectrograph Other Instruments:
2K2 CCD Camera, dual filter wheel,
10 positions each
(0.4 “/pixel)
2562 NIRIM Camera
(possible upgrade)
10242 High-Speed CCD Camera
(<0.1 msec readout)
Automated Photometer