PJ Sallave-Goldfinger tells what it’s like to operate Mt. Wilson Observatory’s CHARA Array and the famous 100-inch Hooker Telescope.
A research technician for Mt. Wilson Observatory’s CHARA Array, Ms. Sallave-Goldfinger gives an informative talk on the adventurous undertaking of running this coordinated array of six telescopes. This free lecture will be held tomorrow, Sat., April 23, at 2:30 PMin the Community Room of the Altadena Public Library. It is being presented as a public service by the Mt. Wilson Observatory, and all are welcome.
Ms. Salave-Goldfinger, who describes herself as “an amateur astronomer at heart,” has worked at Mount Wilson Observatory for over ten years. She presents a unique and enjoyable discussion about this mountain observatory and her interesting experiences there.
The Altadena Library is at 600 E. Mariposa St.
For more information about this lecture, contact Bob Eklund, lecture coordinator, at (310) 216-5947 or beklund@sprynet.com. For information about Mt. Wilson Observatory, go to: www.mtwilson.edu.
Photo of the 100-inch Hooker telescope by Steve Gerow.
