The Coudé Auxiliary Telescope (CAT) is a coudé focus telescope located at the Lick Observatory near San Jose, California, south of Shane Dome, Tycho Brahe Peak.

Coudé Auxiliary Telescope

Alternative names	Coude Auxiliary Telescope
Part of	Lick Observatory
Location(s)	California
Coordinates	37°20′34″N 121°38′13″W
Telescope style	optical telescope reflecting telescope
Diameter	0.6 m (2 ft 0 in)
Location of Coudé Auxiliary Telescope
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The Coudé Auxiliary Telescope, built in 1969, is a 0.6m (24-inch) reflecting telescope in a stationary position at a fixed focus. The CAT is generally used for observation of brighter stars, since it collects less light than the 120-inch Shane.[1]

See also

• La Silla Observatory which has a 1.4m Coudé Auxiliary Telescope on the ESO 3.6 m Telescope
• List of astronomical observatories

References

External links

• A User Guide
• Coudé Auxiliary Telescope on Lick Observatory's website

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