Coudé Auxiliary Telescope
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The Coudé Auxiliary Telescope (CAT) is a coudé focus telescope located at the Lick Observatory near San Jose, California, south of Shane Dome, Tycho Brahe Peak.
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Alternative names | Coude Auxiliary Telescope |
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Part of | Lick Observatory |
Location(s) | California, Pacific States Region |
Coordinates | 37°20′34″N 121°38′13″W |
Telescope style | optical telescope reflecting telescope |
Diameter | 0.6 m (2 ft 0 in) |
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The Coudé Auxiliary Telescope, built in 1969, is a 0.6m (24-inch) reflecting telescope in a stationary position at a fixed focus. The CAT is generally used for observation of brighter stars, since it collects less light than the 120-inch Shane.[1]