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Winter 2000

At Work in the Oliver Observing Station

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MIRA volunteer Jack Baldwin works on the control software that
operates the various devices associated with the 36-inch
telescope’s GAP (Guidance and Acquisition Package).

 

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Dr. Whitney Shane observes with MIRA’s 36-inch telescope and CCD camera.
The telescope’s recently-installed DFM control system allows astronomers to
control the telescope and instruments from the comfort of the heated control
room, which is very welcome on chilly autumn nights.


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