Cindy Foote
AXA Observer FCN
Cindy and her 16-inch (mounted on a double-pier in order to clear the buidling,
which originally housed a Meade). Cindy built the building and husband Jerry
built the telescope.
24-inch, which is Jerry's telescope (for CBA observing); Cindy uses it when
it's free.
The two telescopes are beside each other. Vermillion Cliffs are in the background.
Telescope #1 (Jerry's):
ScopeCraft 24", f/3.4, prime focus (Model SC-2438)
(Thermal compensated truss with carbon-fiber replacement in the works; i.e.,
no focus adjustments necessary)
CCD: SBIG ST8-XME
Observatory Type: SRO (sliding roof observatory)
Telescope #2 (Cindy's):
ScopeCraft 16", f/3.5, prime focus (Model SC-1632)
(Astrosital mirror and carbon-fiber truss - i.e., never have to adjust focus)
CCD: SBIG ST7-E
Observatory Type: SRO (sliding roof observatory)
Both Telescopes employ a Paracorr Coma Corrector, use RoboFocus and are driven
by a roller drive system under DriveScope control. Operation is semi-automatic
(allowing sleep during observing).
Location:
Kanab, Utah
Latitude = +37.029, ELongitude = -112.435
Web page describing observatory:
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