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3.5-Meter Telescope Apache Point Stellar Observatory The 3.5-Meter Telescope is a general purpose telescope for studies of all kinds of astronomical objects, from relatively nearby planets of our own solar system to the most distant galaxies. The observatory site was selected in part because of its airflow patterns which result in minimal blurring of images due to atmospheric turbulence and temperature difference. Most observations are conducted remotely, with the astronomer located at some distant university and operating the telescope by computer commands transmitted over the Internet. The telescope has been operated in this way from many counties, from the South Pole, from aircraft, and through satellite links. April 2000 |
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