Taking a Closer Look
 
 
Constructed 1966-68, the Smith Telescope has a 2.7-meter (107-inch) mirror, which was the third largest in the world when built. The telescope is used every clear night of the year. click the image above to see a virtual tour. Click and drag within the image to pan around or up and down.  Use your Control key and shift keys to zoom in an out of the image.
 
 
 
 
Harlan J. Smith Telescope
Team one meets the astronomer
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