Robotic Lunar Observatory

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Robotic Lunar Observatory
Organization NASA
Location Flagstaff, Arizona
Coordinates 35°12′53″N, 111°38′3.95″W
Altitude 2146.2 meters (7042 feet)
Webpage [1]
Telescopes
Telescope Unknown size reflector

The Robotic Lunar Observatory, or ROLO, was an astronomical observatory funded by NASA, located at the USGS Flagstaff Field Center in Flagstaff, AZ, atop McMillan Mesa. It's purpose was to establish the Moon as a radiance calibration source for Earth-orbiting remote sensing spacecraft.

[edit] History

Founded in November of 1995 and ceased on September 18, 2003 due to the NASA grant running out.

[edit] References

  1. Robotic Lunar Observatory homepage. Project ROLO. Retrieved on December 16, 2005.
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