Telescopes at the Anderson Mesa Site
I
have had the opportunity to work as an astronomer for Minor
Planet Research Inc. (MPR) discovering Near Earth Asteroids (NEO's) at
the Anderson Mesa site using the LONEOS
telescope operated by Lowell
Observatory. Located about 12 miles Southeast of Flagstaff, Arizona.
In September
of 2003, I made the discovery of Near Earth Asteroid "2003
SQ-222" which at the time of discovery was the closest asteroid ever
discovered passing the Earth.
These
telescopes are operated by Lowell
Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.
LONEOS
DOME
Lowell Observatory Near Earth Object Search (LONEOS)
LONEOS 24 inch Telescope
LONEOS Dome
LONEOS 24 inch Telescope
LONEOS Dome
LONEOS Dome
Anderson Mesa from the air
Pictures below were taken by Lowell Observatory astronomer Marc Buie
31 inch telescope dome and observer's building
31 inch telescope dome and observer's building
Inside the 31 inch's observer's building
31 inch Telescope control room
31 inch telescope
Clasp of the CCD camera on the 31 inch
Another view of the 31 inch dome & building
72 inch Telescope
72 inch Telescope
72 inch Telescope Dome
LONEOS 24" telescope
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