Observatory Equiptment

The Luz Observatory at the Lewis Center for Educational Research is equipped to support many types of astronomical studies. This equipment includes:

• 14" Celestron Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope.
• 8" Maksutov telescope.
• 4" Takahashi Fluorite apochromat refractor.
• Ultra heavy duty Equatorial Pier Mounting with computer controlled "go-to" capability
• Two dedicated computers for control of the telescope system using "The Sky" astronomy program.
• 5 meter motorized dome.
• Astrovid LCD 2000 Video Camera for Lunar and planetary viewing and recording.
• STV Digital Integrating CCD Camera and Autoguider for rapid recording of faint objects.
• ST-8 CCD Camera for high resolution recording of extremely faint objects.
• Dome/Theater video/audio intercom system.
• Telescope video remote display in theater or on the internet.