Mount Bigelow (Arizona)

Mount Bigelow is a mountain in the Santa Catalina Mountains of Arizona, U.S. It is home to the astronomical observing facility Catalina Station which operates the 61" Kuiper Telescope owned by the Steward Observatory of the University of Arizona.[3] It is one of the telescopes used by students at Astronomy Camp.[4]

Mount Bigelow
Mount Bigelow
Location in Arizona
Highest point
Elevation8,552 ft (2,607 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence760 ft (232 m)[2]
Coordinates32°24′56″N 110°42′52″W[1]
Geography
LocationPima County, Arizona, U.S.
Parent rangeSanta Catalina Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Mount Bigelow

References

  1. "Bigelow". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
  2. "Mount Bigelow, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-01-16.
  3. "Steward Observatory Kuiper Telescope". Retrieved 2012-04-20.
  4. "Camp Facilities and Telescopes". Astronomy Camp. Retrieved 2012-04-20.
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