UBC Liquid-Mirror Observatory
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The UBC Liquid-Mirror Observatory was made in 1995 for testing of liquid-mirror telescope technology. It is located not far from the University of British Columbia, at a distance convenient for students to use, but far enough from Vancouver that city lights do not drown the starlight.
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The UBC Liquid-Mirror Observatory uses a liquid mirror telescope, which is a reflecting telescope that uses a pool of mercury to produce a high resolution image.
The UBC Liquid-Mirror Observatory's telescope uses a simple design, which can be seen here.
