Coudé Auxiliary Telescope
Telescope near San Jose, California, US
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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.
AlternativenamesCoude Auxiliary Telescope
Location(s)California, Pacific States Region
Coordinates37°20′34″N 121°38′13″W
Diameter0.6 m (2 ft 0 in)
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| Alternative names | Coude Auxiliary Telescope |
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| Location(s) | California, Pacific States Region |
| Coordinates | 37°20′34″N 121°38′13″W |
| Diameter | 0.6 m (2 ft 0 in) |
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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
- La Silla Observatory which has a 1.4m Coudé Auxiliary Telescope on the ESO 3.6 m Telescope
- Ďáblice Observatory which uses a Coudé-style telescope to improve accessibility
- List of astronomical observatories
