Title :
The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory
Author_Institution :
California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena
Abstract :
A brief description of the history and technology of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO) is presented. The design of the 10.4 m Leighton telescope is discussed and also the methods used for fine adjustments of the surface. The dome design is explained, plus a short description is given of the technology of the detectors.
Keywords :
astronomical observatories; radiotelescopes; submillimetre astronomy; CSO; Caltech Submillimeter Observatory; Leighton telescope; submillimeter wave astronomy; Buildings; Detectors; Observatories; Optical receivers; Optical surface waves; Space technology; Spectroscopy; Submillimeter wave propagation; Submillimeter wave technology; Telescopes; submillimeter wave antennas; submillimeter wave propagation; submillimeter wave spectroscopy;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium, 2007. IEEE/MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0688-9
Electronic_ISBN :
0149-645X
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2007.380111
