Tenagra Observatories, a beacon in the astronomical research community, continues to shine its light on the cosmos with its state-of-the-art facilities and groundbreaking observations from their base of operations in Oregon and Arizona.
About Tenagra Observatories and Equipment
Tenagra Observatories stands as a privately-owned gem within the astronomical field, pushing the envelope in cosmic exploration. With a focus on supernova patrol and analysis, minor planet discovery, and time series studies of variable stars, Tenagra's commitment to scientific advancement is unmistaken.
A Chronicle of Celestial Discoveries
Over the years, Tenagra's sharp eyes have been responsible for some momentous discoveries. To name but a few:
- 1999cf - A supernova in galaxy UGC 8539.
- 1999cc - A cosmic outburst in the spiral galaxy NGC 6038.
- 1999cb - Stellar phenomena observed in MARKARIAN 881.
Can You Use Tenagra Observatories Equipment?
Indeed, Tenagra Observatories extends its hand to the wider scientific community, offering opportunities to engage with its cutting-edge instrumentation under certain arrangements, furthering collaborative discovery.
Latest News
The underlying current of innovation at Tenagra never ceases, with the Tenagra I 14" telescope set for a strategic redeployment to Oregon. This relocation will optimize its use during Arizona's monsoon summers, ensuring the continuity of its valuable patrol and photometric work.
Instrumental to Tenagra I's successful expedition in Arizona were eight supernovae discoveries within half a year—a testament to the internet control capabilities facilitated by partners Software Bisque and the expertise of Mark Trueblood at Winer Mobile Observatory.
Update on Construction of Tenagra II and Tenagra III Telescopes
Adventures into the night sky remain undisturbed as the 32" Tenagra II telescope forges ahead, eyeing completion in the fall of 1999. The instrument's stellar optics stand ready for coating, engineered with precision that rivals the constraints of green light's wavelength.
Meticulous crafting continues as the Tenagra team, along with SciTech in Sacramento, CA, orchestrates the assembly and testing prior to the telescope's journey to Arizona.
In a thrilling development, Tenagra III—an F10, 20" RC courtesy of Optical Guidance Systems—joins the roster. This latest addition further diversifies Tenagra's arsenal, dedicating the larger observatory to the pursuit of deep space phenomena and delegating patrol duties to its newfound counterpart.
Explore Beyond the Stars
As Tenagra Observatories charts new territories in the cosmos, it invites intrepid minds to partake in these odysseys—a journey not just through space, but through time, unlocking aeons of stellar history. For those captivated by the wonders above, Tenagra crystallizes as not just a destination for scientific inquiry but a launch pad for astral aspirations.
While Tenagra's telescopes scan the heavens, the grounds of Tenagra beckon visitors to traverse the very Earth under the celestial tapestry they so ardently study. In this seamless union of earthbound travel and stellar exploration, Tenagra Observatories stands as a nexus where wanderlust meets wonderment.
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