The Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT)
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Flag_Mtn_Hkrs
N 34° 44.671 W 111° 25.373
12S E 461291 N 3844792
The Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT)south east of Flagstaff.
Waymark Code: WM5A9
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member az_pistolero
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This is the new Discovery Channel Telescope abotu 35 miles South East of Flagstaff. The actual site is still under construction. It is very near Happy Jack, AZ. The website explains more about it.
Observatory Purpose: Research

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: No

Solar Telescopes?: No

Open to the Public?: No

Is this a Club Observatory?: No

Public Viewing Allowed?: No

Active Observatory?: Active

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1

Site URL: [Web Link]

Year Dedicated or Opened: 2007

Altitude (meters): 7757
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If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!

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