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Lowell Observatory and Boston
University have formed a partnership for the joint use and development
of the 72-inch Perkins Telescope. Under this agreement, effective August
1, 1998, each institution will equally divide the use of the telescope
during the year. Lowell Observatory will be responsible for operational
support while the two institutions will jointly and individually develop
instrumentation for use on the telescope. Boston University will locate
a full time postdoctoral fellow in Flagstaff who will work with Lowell
Observatory staff in optimizing the optical performance of the telescope
as well as oversee the day-to-day interests of Boston University. Boston
University also will bring valuable expertise in mid-infrared astronomy
and in polarimetry. For more information, read the full
press release.
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