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Published 2007 | Published
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The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory

Abstract

A brief description of the history and technology of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO) is presented. The design of the 10.4 m Leighton telescope is discussed and also the methods used for fine adjustments of the surface. The dome design is explained, plus a short description is given of the technology of the detectors.

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© 2007 IEEE. Issue Date: 3-8 June 2007; Date of Current Version: 02 July 2007. The CSO is funded from NSF contract #AST-0540882.

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