McDonald Observatory: Mt Locke Documentation Home
107-inch Harlan J. Smith Telescope (HJST)
Available Instruments:
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George and Cynthia Michell Spectrograph (GCMS - formerly VIRUS-P)
Direct Imaging Auxiliary Functions Instrument (DIAFI)
VIRUS-W
Future Instruments:
VIRUS-2 (Summer 2025)
Immersion Grating Infrared Spectrometer (IGRINS -Â Spring 2025)
Guides and Resources:
HJST Startup and Shutdown Procedures
Atlus Startup Guide for Coudé Observing
82-inch Otto Struve Telescope (OST)
Available Instruments:
ProEM
SQUEAN
30-inch Telescope
Available Instruments:
Prime Focus Camera (PFC)
Mt. Locke Internal Documentation Pages
Administrative and operational documentation pages intended for McDonald Observatory West Texas staff (UT login required for access).
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