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#Astronomical observatory generator

3 8'x8' storage sheds originally built by ROP construction at Burroughs High School (these sheds have been insulated, ventilated, and upgraded for optical storage).Coronado Solar Max 40 telescope to observe the Sun in H-alpha light, donated by Dr.8 pairs of large binoculars with tripods (10x50 to 11x80 in size).9 medium sized telescopes (6"-8" diameter), three of which are computerized.8" diameter Celestron Nexstar 8 Schmidt Cassegrain computerized telescope, donated by Bob Huntley.12" diameter Orion Dobsonian computerized telescope, purchased by CCCC.13" diameter Odyssey I reflecting telescope, donated by Alex Shlanta.10" diameter Cave teflection telescope with Tinsley mount, obtained as surplus from NAWC-WD.12" diameter Meade LX-200 computerized Schmidt Cassegrain telescope, donated by Jack Russell.20" diameter Obsession reflection telescope, obtained by an MOU with the China Lake Astronomical Society.PD-10 (10ft diameter) Pro-Dome, donated by Jack Russell.3 Askania 10ft diameter domes obtained from NAWC-WD surplus through an Educational Partnership Agreement.

#Astronomical observatory generator

Coleman power generator backup power system, donated by Joseph Matisohn II.

Photovoltaic Solar Power System with battery and inverter.

Alex Shlanta Observatory Telescopes & EquipmentĬerro Coso's Astronomical Observatory currently features the following telescopes and equipment: The observatory is used as a community asset as well with star parties having been held at the observatory for local youth groups, boy scouts, cub scouts, girl scouts, middle school science students, and 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade students. This observatory provides a unique experience for the students at the College as most introductory college astronomy lab classes are taught only using interactive computer systems.

The observatory has been developed as a hands-on "teaching astronomical observatory" and is used by Astronomy and Physical Science Lab classes at the College. Presently, there are 19 telescopes and 8 pairs of binoculars that are housed in the 4 observing domes and 3 storage sheds within the observatory compound. Alex Shlanta, an Adjunct Faculty member at the College. Work on the Observatory commenced in 1999 through the inspiration and leadership of Dr. Alex Shlanta who's dedication, management and unfailing efforts have brought multiple astronomy domes and telescopes to Cerro Coso, expanding the hands-on experience for numerous students and for community members alike. Alex Shlanta Astronomical Observatory was dedicated in May 2006 and is named in honor of Dr. Alex Shlanta, developer of the Observatory at the College.