The Observatory has several large laboratory instruments, most of which are designed for measuring photographic plate material. They are now seldom used, yet require various types of support to keep in working order. Below is a list of these laboratory plate measuring instruments that require electronic/software maintenance and manpower for user orientation when requested for use. In view of diminishing resources for the continuing support of this equipment, their status will be reviewed internally and recommendations will be made to the Director for the level of continuing availability. Possible alternatives to fully supported access are block scheduling, a minimal support and maintenance mode, or retirement. If the possible unavailability of any of this equipment will affect your research or that of the community, please make your views known to Richard Green (rgreen@noao.edu) by 15 January 1997. Your input will be key in the subsequent decision process.
Measuring Engine List
Dual-Axis Grant Measuring Engine
PDS Microphotometer/"Monet" CCD digitizing attachment
Single-Axis Grant Measuring Engine (optimized for spectrograms)
Blink Comparators (Gaertner and KPNO instruments)
Cuffey Iris Photometer
Cary 14 Spectrophotometer (circa 1960)
Jim DeVeny, Richard Green