In:
Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 56, No. 2 ( 2004-04-25), p. 381-397
Abstract:
An overview of the current status of the 8.2 m Subaru Telescope constructed and operated at Mauna Kea, Hawaii, by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan is presented. The basic design concept and the verified performance of the telescope system are described. Also given are the status of the instrument package offered to the astronomical community, the status of operation, and some of the future plans. The status of the telescope reported in a number of SPIE papers as of the summer of 2002 are incorporated with some updates included as of 2004 February. However, readers are encouraged to check the most updated status of the telescope through the home page, http://subarutelescope.org/index.html, and/or the direct contact with the observatory staff.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0004-6264
,
2053-051X
DOI:
10.1093/pasj/56.2.381
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2004
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2206640-8
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2083084-1
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16,12
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