Telescope Cam
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This image to the left is either from the
MallinCam Hyper Color
(M)
CCD video camera, or
the
GStar-Ex
(G)
black & white CCD video camera. The GStar has a 2.6mm wide angle lens that monitors the
dome's slit position. The Mallincam is connected to a modified Stellarvue
F50E finder.The cameras are repositioned whe never the
German Equatorial Mount moves.
The motion of the telescope's German Equatorial Mount (GEM) will cause the image within the field of view of the cameras to be rotated when the scope is pointing anywhere except 0 degrees (North) or 180 degrees (South). If the volt meters are visible then the scope is parked. The scope is parked in this position to keep dust from settling on the optics. When the cameras are active they will upload images to this webpage in single frame mode every 60 seconds. |
Cameras active whenever
the observatory is operational.
To learn more about these cameras
click here.
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Observatory Home page
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