This week's Palomar Observatory History Photo of the Week shows the dome of the 18-inch Schmidt while it was under construction. The photo was taken by Lee A. Farnsworth, Jr, who worked here during the construction of the observatory. I don't know the exact date of the picture but it was certainly taken in the spring of 1936.
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Scott,
Can you tell us the plans for the 18-inch dome?
Bob
With the 18-inch Schmidt now pulled, the dome now houses equipment to measure seeing, sky brightness and other things.
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