WIYN 0.9m Observatory

WIYN 0.9-m Observatory

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Mirror Reflectance Measurements

Primary mirror reflectance and scattering data before and after washing September 1, 2009.
Primary mirror reflectance and scattering data before and after aluminizing May 02, 2007.
Primary mirror reflectance and scattering data before and after aluminizing April 10, 2003.
Primary mirror reflectance and scattering data before and after washing July 16, 2001 and August 1, 2001.
Primary and f/7.5 secondary mirrors before and after aluminization May 1999.
f/7.5 secondary mirror before and after hand washing June 21, 2001.
KPNO Mirror cleaning techniques.
KPNO Mirror stripping techniques

Documentation

Renovations on the 0.9m telescope were completed in 2001 by Astronomical Consultants and Equipment. Details of the renovations can be found here.

ADDITIONAL INFO

For more information contact:
Hillary Mathis, Site Manager
WIYN 0.9m Observatory
950 N. Cherry Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
E-mail: hmathis at noao.edu

Telephone: (520) 318-8460
Fax: (520) 318-8417