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National Solar Observatory Godwin, Cole
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National Solar Observatory. Godwin, Cole. Instrumentation and Facilities. Dunn Solar Telescope (Sacramento Peak) Solar adaptive optics and high-resolution technology McMath -Pierce Solar Telescope ( Kitt Peak) Largest unobstructed optical telescope - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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National Solar Observatory
Godwin, Cole
Instrumentation and Facilities• Dunn Solar Telescope (Sacramento Peak)• Solar adaptive optics and high-resolution technology
• McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope (Kitt Peak)• Largest unobstructed optical telescope• Panchromic and flux-detecting capabilities
Global Oscillation Network Group• Studies helioseismology of the sun• Consists of six stations encircling Earth• Measures 5-min oscillations of the Sun
GONG Images
Photosphere Intensity H-Alpha Imaging
SOLIS Telescope• Synoptic Optical Long-term Investigations of the Sun• Study of:• Solar Cycles• Energy Releases• Solar irradiance
SOLIS Imaging
Equivalent Width Chromosphere Longitudinal Mag Photosphere