Katzman Automatic Imaging Telescope, Automatic telescope at Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, United States
The Katzman Automatic Imaging Telescope features a 76-centimeter mirror and specialized equipment that captures up to 100 astronomical images per hour.
The telescope began its operations in 1998 and has contributed to the discovery of approximately 900 supernovae between 1998 and 2013.
More than 100 undergraduate students from the University of California Berkeley have participated in research projects using this telescope for astronomical observations.
The telescope functions as a completely automated system, scanning about 1000 galaxies each night while operating under the University of California Berkeley Astronomy Department.
The telescope detected the Gamma-Ray Burst 021211 within 108 seconds after its occurrence, demonstrating its rapid response capabilities.
Operator: University of California
GPS coordinates: 37.34336,-121.63482
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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