Samuel Oschin telescope, Schmidt camera telescope at Palomar Observatory, San Diego County, United States.
The Samuel Oschin telescope contains a 48-inch aperture with a Schmidt corrector plate and a 72-inch mirror for capturing wide-field astronomical images.
Construction of this astronomical instrument began in 1939 and reached completion in 1948, receiving its current name in 1986 to honor philanthropist Samuel Oschin.
The telescope archive maintains 19,000 photographic glass plates dating from 1949, representing decades of astronomical observations and scientific documentation.
Modern CCD technology and wireless data transmission allow scientists to operate the telescope remotely from Pasadena, enabling continuous research operations.
This specialized instrument functions exclusively as a camera without an eyepiece, contributing to discoveries including planet Eris and numerous supernovae.
Location: San Diego County
Part of: Palomar Mountain Observatory
GPS coordinates: 33.35731,-116.85982
Latest update: March 16, 2025 16:57
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