The CSO closed on 2015 September 18. Decommissioning is underway.

• Public Information
  • Includes Decommissioning Information.

This Wiki provides historical information. The technical information about the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory in this Wiki is oriented to observers and Observatory staff. Some pages or sections may have restricted access.

• Safety Information

• Weather resources
  • Optical depth (τ)
  • Webcams

• Logistics
  • Observing Schedule
  • Visitor Log
  • Contact Information

• Contact Information

• Observing Resources
  • Introduction to Observing
  • Remote Observing
  • Troubleshooting

• Technical
  • Instruments
    • Heterodyne Systems
    • SHARC II (Submillimeter High Angular Resolution Camera)
      • SHARP polarimeter
    • MUSIC (MUltiwavelength Sub/millimeter Inductance Camera)
    • Z-Spec
    • Bolocam (retired)
  • Telescope
    • User Interface Program
    • Dish Surface Optimization System (Active surface)

• Policies
  • Access to the CSO is restricted to authorized persons.
  • Acknowledgment is requested.
  • Weather Multiplexing
  • Remote Observations is authorized under some conditions.

• CSO Science
  • Proposal Information
  • CSO Data Archive
• CSO Publications
• History
  • Students
  • Postdocs

The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory is operated by the California Institute of Technology.