CTIO 1.5-meter Telescope

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:National_Optical_Astronomy_Observatory
gptkbp:analysis computer-assisted analysis
data visualization techniques used
gptkbp:aperture 1.5 meters
gptkbp:captures CCD cameras
gptkbp:climate_impact weather can affect observations
gptkbp:collaboration part of international astronomy projects
gptkbp:collaborations various international research institutions
partnerships with research institutions
collaborative research with other observatories
gptkbp:collaborative_projects collaborations with universities
gptkbp:collection photometry
gptkbp:community professional astronomers and students
gptkbp:community_engagement outreach programs for schools
gptkbp:conference hosted scientific conferences
gptkbp:discovery various astronomical phenomena
gptkbp:educational_programs educational programs for students
gptkbp:elevation 2200 meters above sea level
gptkbp:field_of_study astrophysics
gptkbp:funding government and private grants
funded by various grants
gptkbp:has_ability wide field imaging
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the first large telescopes in Chile
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CTIO 1.5-meter Telescope
gptkbp:image_processing advanced image processing techniques
gptkbp:impact significant contributions to astronomy
gptkbp:instrumentation various scientific instruments
gptkbp:is_monitored_by various research programs
gptkbp:is_observed_in high altitude location
gptkbp:is_reflected_in 1.5-meter diameter
gptkbp:light_pollution minimal light pollution at site
gptkbp:lighting gptkb:1971
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cerro_Tololo_Inter-American_Observatory
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:mounting_options equatorial mount
gptkbp:notable_galaxies ground-based observatory
gptkbp:observing_schedule year-round observations
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:1970
gptkbp:provides_information_on data shared with the scientific community
gptkbp:public_access limited public access for educational purposes
gptkbp:publications numerous peer-reviewed papers
gptkbp:repository data archived for future research
gptkbp:research gptkb:spectroscopy
extensive observational data collected
gptkbp:research_focus stellar and galactic studies
gptkbp:research_output contributes to scientific knowledge in astronomy
gptkbp:resolution high resolution
gptkbp:telescope_design reflecting telescope design
gptkbp:telescope_features multiple observing modes
gptkbp:telescope_history part of the history of astronomy in Chile
gptkbp:telescope_maintenance requires skilled technicians for maintenance
gptkbp:telescope_upgrades upgraded instrumentation over the years
gptkbp:type optical telescope
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NOAO_Observatories
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7