The Coudé Auxiliary Telescope (CAT) is a coudé focus telescope located at the Lick Observatory near San Jose, California, south of Shane Dome, Tycho Brahe Peak.
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| Alternative names | Coude Auxiliary Telescope |
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| Part of | Lick Observatory  |
| Location(s) | California, Pacific States Region |
| Coordinates | 37°20′34″N 121°38′13″W / 37.3428°N 121.637°W |
| Telescope style | optical telescope reflecting telescope |
| Diameter | 0.6 m (2 ft 0 in) |
  Location of Coudé Auxiliary Telescope | |
The Coudé Auxiliary Telescope, built in 1969, is a 0.6m (24-inch) reflecting telescope in a stationary position at a fixed focus. The CAT is generally used for observation of brighter stars, since it collects less light than the 120-inch Shane.[1]
See also edit
- La Silla Observatory which has a 1.4m Coudé Auxiliary Telescope on the ESO 3.6 m Telescope
- List of astronomical observatories
References edit
- ^ "Mt. Hamilton Telescopes: Carnegie Double Astrograph". Retrieved 9 April 2016.
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