(International Astronomy Union) with observatory code . work (minor planet observations). is located in Southern Ca, near Lake Arrowhead, located on the North East side of the San Bernardino range at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Due to the observatory's location, on-shore overcast from the pacific ocean rarely causes viewing problems. Limiting visual magnitudes run from 6.0-7.0. . A spiral staircase leads from the 100 sq. ft. heated control room on the second floor to the top of the observatory. 16" LX200GPS (406mm) mounted equatorially to a 3,000 lb steel pier. CCD imaging is achieved with Alta U6 camera. |