Ritter Observatory

Image by E. Hesselbach

A research observatory in an urban environment, Ritter Observatory has a 1-meter telescope with two fiber-fed spectrographs for stellar spectroscopy. Its mission includes

Information for observers


News: At the end of December 2006, we received our new Spectral Instruments 600 Series camera, with a 4K X 4K CCD (at right).

This camera is now installed and fully operational on the échelle spectrograph.

More information is available here.

Observing
Spectra

Ritter Observatory is part of the Ritter Astrophysical Research Center. Bibliography and annual reports

Staff
  • Director: Nancy D. Morrison
  • Graduate Research Assistant: Erica Hesselbach
  • Observatory Technician Robert J. Burmeister retired on August 31, 2006 after 18 years of exemplary service. We wish him well in his new life!
  • As of April 1, 2008, the position of Observatory Technician is again vacant. Inquiries invited.
Document custodian: Nancy Morrison

Page last updated: Sunday, April 13, 2008