Equipment at the BSC Observatory

• A Meade LX-200 12" telescope. The telescope is fit with a new focus mechanism (RoboFocus) for fine tuning the focusing.
• A Pictor 416 XT CCD imaging camera for use with the telescope purchased with a grant received by the Bridgewater Cultural Council.This camera allows us to download full-size images of what is being viewed.
• An Astrovid StellaCam and monitor. This video camera is able to image deep sky objects in optical light as well as some IR wavelengths. As a result we are able to image galaxies, nebulae, the moon, planets, and stars. This image can then be projected onto a monitor for all to see. Because of the camera's IR sensitivity, we will also be able to see some features on planets that we cannot see with just our eyes. Most importantly, this technology will allow us to project the images on portable monitors making it possible for those who cannot climb stairs to see the view through the telescope.
• A research grade photometer that can be used to observe variable stars.
• Two Meade LX-90 8" telescopes with GPS.
• A Small Radio Telescope, housed on the roof of Conant Science Building.
• A spectrometer used to examine different wavelengths of light.
• Filters: Solar filter, Lunar filter, Nebular filter, Colored filters.

Last Modified: September 11, 2008