Starview at PSU
The Departments of Physics at Portland State University, University of Portland and Linfield College together with the Department of Chemistry at Portland State University have formed a partnership with the goal of revamping their undergraduate astronomy courses in order to reach a larger segment of the academic and non-academic communities. In particular, we want our students to experience the thrill of discovery for themselves, and to that end, the aim of this proposal is to create an environment where this can be accomplished conveniently. The Chemistry Department is especially interested in using the proposed facility for involving undergraduates in spectroscopic measurements at several levels.
To this end, we have received a NWACC grant to build an automated observatory at Portland State University. Two small domes will be located on campus and they will house a 8" reflector and a 3.5" refractor, each fitted with a research grade CCD camera. Adaptive optics will be used to mitigate atmospheric effects. A spectrometer is planned as well. User interaction will be through the Internet.
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last updated: August 26, 2004