Area 52 Observatory

MPC Code 460
AAVSO

As of 1/12/03
Discoveries
Asteroids - 9 numbered / 76 designations

Computer/Control Room

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This is where all of the action happens, scope control, tracking, image processing, and telemetry. We can't forget movie watching.....

East Side

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View from the east with the roof latched down.

West Side

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View from the west with the roof rolled back.

Telescope Room

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12" LX200
ST-9E
A0-7
F:6.3 Focal reducer
Custom Wedge by Jerry Rogers