The Joint Organization for Solar Observations (JOSO) and the Large Earth-based Solar Telescope (LEST) Foundation
Abstract
The objectives of the JOSO, which are aimed at establishing a modern optical solar observatory with advanced instrumentation for high-resolution observation of solar atmospheric structures, are discussed. The first phase of the JOSO is concerned with locating an observatory site in which solar seeing allows a spatial resolution of the order of 0.1 arcsec for long periods of time. Two sites on the Canary Islands were selected: Izana in Tenerife at an altitude of 2392 m, and Roque de Los Muchachos, in La Palma at an altitude of 2426 m. The second phase of JOSO involves the installation of medium-sized instruments on the two sites. The configurations and capabilities of the various instruments installed on the two sites are described. The construction of the LEST is examined.
- Publication:
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Memorie della Societa Astronomica Italiana
- Pub Date:
- 1986
- Bibcode:
- 1986MmSAI..57..631G
- Keywords:
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- Astronomical Spectroscopy;
- Ground Stations;
- International Cooperation;
- Reflecting Telescopes;
- Solar Observatories;
- Numerical Control;
- Polarization Characteristics;
- Remote Control;
- Spatial Resolution;
- Vacuum;
- Astronomy