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Large Aperture Public Telescope Project (LAPTP)





The OISC, OSSC & the LA Astronomical Society (LAAS) have a 40 Inch telescope mirror from which we can design and build a LAPT.  You can see additional photos of this mirror on our 40" Telescope Photo Gallery

40 Inch Telescope Mission - Sept. 2011        RADIUS OF CURVATURE MEASUREMENT REPORT 

We are currently seeking a Project Leader for this project.  If you are interested, please contact  Donn Silberman. 


40 Inch Telescope History  provided by Tim Thompson

Current photos of the mirror in storage in Irvine, CA

Box 228, 2312 Park Avenue

Tustin, California 92782



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