Apache Point Observatory
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| Organization | Astrophysical Research Consortium |
|---|---|
| Location | Sunspot, New Mexico, USA |
| Coordinates | 32° 46′ 49″ N, 105° 49′ 13″ W |
| Altitude | 2,788 m (9,147 ft) |
| Webpage | [1] |
| Telescopes | |
| Astrophysical Research Consortium telescope | 3.5 m reflector |
| Sloan Digital Sky Survey telescope | 2.5 m reflector |
| New Mexico State University telescope | 1 m reflector |
The Apache Point Observatory is located in the Sacramento Mountains in Sunspot, New Mexico (USA) 18 miles south of Cloudcroft. The observatory consists of the Astrophysical Research Consortium's 3.5-meter telescope, the Sloan Digital Sky Survey 2.5-m telescope with a 20" photometric telescope, and New Mexico State University's 1.0-m telescope. Access to the telescopes and buildings is restricted, but the public is welcomed to stroll the grounds.
As of 2004, the 3.5m telescope is being modified for the APOLLO lunar-ranging project.
Related topics
- List of observatories, including a nearby solar observatory
- Wikipedia Project: Telescopes & Observatories
