June 2, 2007

Palomar Observatory's Sleuth telescope was used, via HPWREN, to confirm another planet discovery

The Sleuth telescope at the California Institute of Technology's Palomar Observatory was used to confirm another planet discovery, while utilizing HPWREN for data communications.

Relevant information can be found at:

http://mr.caltech.edu/media/Press_Releases/PR12996.htm

http://www.lowell.edu/press_room/releases/recent_releases/TrES3.html

http://www.lowell.edu/press_room/TrES-3_images.html

Aerial view of the Palomar Observatory facilities. The large dome on the right hosts the 200" Hale telescope. The 48" telescope, which is co-located with the HPWREN connection, is seen on the left.

W. Scott Kardel
Public Affairs Coordinator, Palomar Observatory
http://www.palomar-observatory.org