KPNO DIMM
The KPNO DIMM is an automatic seeing monitor based on the DIMM concept, to provide atmospheric seeing information for users of Kitt Peak Telescopes.
KPNO DIMM
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Name(s)
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KPNO DIMM
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Status
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Operational
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Broad Science Goals
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Automatic seeing monitor based on the DIMM concept, to provide atmospheric seeing information for users of Kitt Peak Telescopes.
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Site
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Kitt Peak National Observatory, Arizona, USA
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Location Coordinates
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31º 57’ 29.4" N
111º 35’ 53.8" W
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Altitude
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2096 m (6877 ft)
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Enclosure
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Clamshell, Astrohaven 2.1m (7 ft) dome.
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Type
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Optical
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Optical Design
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Schmidt-Cassegrain, LX200 GPS
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Field of View
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0.364 degrees
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Diameter: Primary M1
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0.25 meters
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Material: Primary M1
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Mount
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Equatorial, AstroPhysics 1100GTO
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First Light Date
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Adaptive Optics
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None
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Images taken with the KPNO DIMM
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Images of the KPNO DIMM
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Videos of the KPNO DIMM
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Link |
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Press Releases with the KPNO DIMM
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