United Kingdom telescope marks 15th year

Author:

n/a

Title:

United Kingdom telescope marks 15th year

Periodical:

Hawaii Tribune Herald

Year:

1994

Volume:

V7

Subject:

United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) Mauna Kea Anniversary

Summary:

October 1994 marks the 15th anniversary of UKIRT's official opening on Mauna Kea. During the 15 years, UKIRT pioneered many new observing techniques, among them a system to allow rapid switching from on instrument to another and remote observing. With a photo of UKIRT on Mauna Kea and an image of star-forming region GGD27.

Date:

October 20, 1994

Collection:

Akiyama