Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO-10.4 meters)

The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO) is a high end technological instrument that houses the 10.4 meter telescope used for astronomical research and development. This telescope is very easy to use and is the world’s premier submillimeter telescope. It is consisted of a 10.4 meter in diameter Leighton radio dish that is housed within the compact dome atop the Mauna Kea. This telescope is operated by Caltech under the contract with the National Science Foundation (NSF) since 1988. It is open for observation to the astronomical community at which, most of the observing time is dedicated to the non-Caltech Observers.