University of Wyoming. Wyoming Infrared Observatory.
University of Wyoming, Wyoming Infrared Observatory records, 1976-2004.
The collection contains information relating to the daily operations of the Wyoming Infrared Observatory. Much of the collection is composed of logbooks with daily log entries, observations, and notes regarding temperature, wind speed, cloud cover, weather conditions, instruments used and comments on the workings of equipment. The collection also contains photographs, slides, operation manuals and various other materials relating to the observatory. In addition to these materials, the collection contains a segment from the television show "20/20" that provides a brief introduction to the development and purpose of the observatory. There is also an oral history by Bob Ghertz that elaborates on the observatory's founding and construction.
The Wyoming Infrared Observatory was founded in 1975 by University of Wyoming physics professors Robert Gehrz and John Hackwell. When the 2.3 meter infrared telescope was completed in 1977, it was the world's largest and was the first computer controlled telescope. The observatory attracted many undergraduates, graduate students, research assistants and post-doctorates due to its research potential. The observatory was located about twenty-five miles southwest of Laramie, Wyoming on the summit of Jelm Mountain.
University of Wyoming.
University of Wyoming. Wyoming Infrared Observatory.
Infrared astronomy
Infrared telescopes.
AIP-ICOS
University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071, USA