MARS DESERT RESEARCH STATION

The Musk Observatory

The Musk Mars Desert Research Observatory is equipped with a Celestron 14-inch CGE1400 telescope generously donated to the Mars Society by the Celestron corporation. Other sponsors include: Le Sueur Manufacturing Inc. which provided the Astro-Pier on which the telescope is mounted, Software Bisque which provided The Sky software, Vince Lanzetta of East Coast Observatories who provided a Sirius Dome at a severely discounted price, Adirondack Video Astronomy which provided the STV Deluxe and ST2000XM CCD Cameras at a discount, High Point Scientific which provided the focal reducer and powermate at a discount, Technical Innovations which provided the Robofocus at a discount, and the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Association, which provided the critical expertise to make the observatory a success.

 

MDRS Astronomy Team


Peter Detterline
Astronomy Lead

 

Gary Becker
Astrophotography / Education

 

Randall Dunning
Maintenance / Astronomy SupportDave Fisherowski
Research and Development

 

Haritina Mogosanu
Astronomy Public Outreach

 

Barak Stoltz
Training / Website

 

Thomas Wilson
Research Proposals

See our Musk Observatory Astrophotos

 


 

Please contact Peter Detterline if you have any questions.I wish you clear skies on Mars!