Catalina Station, Astronomical observatory in Mount Bigelow, Arizona, United States
The Catalina Station operates multiple telescopes on Mount Bigelow, including a 1.54-meter Kuiper telescope and a 0.68-meter Schmidt camera for astronomical research.
Gerard P. Kuiper selected the Mount Bigelow location in 1960, leading to the establishment of the station in 1963 with its first 21-inch reflector telescope.
The station supports scientific education through Astronomy Camp programs, where students learn to operate professional telescopes and conduct astronomical observations.
Located 29 kilometers northeast of Tucson at coordinates 32.4168, -110.733, the facility requires special permission from the United States Forest Service for access.
The Catalina Sky Survey at this station has discovered 47 percent of all known near-Earth objects, making it the most successful program in this field.
Location: Arizona
Website: http://as.arizona.edu
GPS coordinates: 32.41680,-110.73300
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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