Welcome to the Apache-Sitgreaves Center for Astrophysics Plan page.

The ConVento Group was a catalyst for me to look at branching out into research using the 36-inch Aggas Telescope. With their assistance, a classical spectrograph design emerged matched to the optical configuration of the 36"f4.5 telescope. The design had their requisites for the WR134 and WR135 campaign of 2013 in mind and construction is underway. While a diffraction grating is the heart of a spectrograph, the CCD camera is the center of data collection. With the purchase of various other devices to attach to that camera, it will allow several areas of research to be planned and eventually executed. Located at the edge of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest with nearly pristine skies, and the light gathering ability of the 36" telescope, this will enable me to reach objects far beyond that of most others except nationally funded observatories. Additionally, there's a 4GHz radio telescope planned for installation at Apache-Sitgreaves Center for Astrophysics. The dish antenna will have a 1.88 degree field of view. A second optical telescope, a 20"f4.2, may eventually be put into service there.