Imaging Equipment

A wide array of imaging equipment has been included at the JJMO, producing a versatile educational and research facility.

Olympus OM-1, film still camera
SBIG ST-10XME, digital integrating CCD still camera
SBIG ST-7E, digital integrating CCD still camera
SBIG STV, digital integrating video camera/autoguider
AstroVid PlanetCam, color astronomical video camera
Multiple other specialized imaging cameras

Accessory Equipment

SBIG SGS, self-guiding spectrograph
Optec TCF

Temperature Compensating Focuser for the main instrument
SBIG CFW-8, filter wheel
Red, Green, Blue filter set
for color imagery
UBVRI research-grade Bessell filter set
with, ultraviolet, blue, visual, red, and infrared filters for photometry/research
SBIG AO-7, adaptive optics system
SBIG SGS, self-guiding spectrograph
Multiple high-quality 2” eyepieces

Other Observatory Equipment

Fully integrated computer network to telescope control, software reduction and data management

Davis Weather Monitor II, wireless, solar powered weather station

Meridian Controls Dome Control Automation system, solar powered

Nutone Central Vacuum Cleaning System

National Wheelavator BC-42 wheelchair lift

DigitalSky Voice, voice activated telescope control software

Custom made fiberoptic eyepiece extender

A computer network with full user data storage services

A digital projector for educational use

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