Navy Prototype Optical Interferometer
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Flag_Mtn_Hkrs
N 35° 05.867 W 111° 32.208
12S E 451074 N 3884018
A seperate part of the Navy Telescopes in Flagstaff.
Waymark Code: WM5A7
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member az_pistolero
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I can't tell you much about it other than it is 15 miles or so south east of town on a mesa. Rather large site.
Observatory Purpose: Research

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: No

Open to the Public?: No

Is this a Club Observatory?: No

Public Viewing Allowed?: No

Active Observatory?: Active

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5

Site URL: [Web Link]

Altitude (meters): 7216

Solar Telescopes?: Not listed

Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed

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If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!

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