Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Sept 6, 2006 2:56:45 GMT -6
Prairie State College Installs 10" Meade
Prairie State College is reaching for the stars with the installation of a new state-of-the-art telescope that will be used in astronomy and physics classes.
A Mead 10-inch LX 200 telescope will be installed on the roof of the main building this month. It features a global positioning system to communicate the observer’s location, Smart Mount Technology to improve pointing accuracy and ultra-high transmission coating to optimize visual and photographic imaging.
The telescope will be housed inside a Robo-Dome, a large shelter equipped with motors for rotation and shutter control. Both the telescope and the Robo-Dome can be controlled remotely from a classroom.
Source: www.nwitimes.com/articles/2006/09/05/news/illiana/023734a9945579fc862571e000079d3d.txt
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Good scope for students...
