Latest News
Status of Primary Mirror Re-Aluminization
Apr 12, 2012
We will re-aluminize the primary mirror during summer shutdown 2013. While we had planned to do it this summer, we feel our success will be optimized by waiting another year while we continue with our preparations, meetings, and discussions among …
MMTO in the News
Mar 13, 2012
Read a science journalism student’s insight into a night of observing with U of A Professor Ed Olszewski! Click here.
Economic Impact of Astronomy to Arizona
Feb 10, 2012
In 2007, the Arizona Arts, Science and Technology Academy (AASTA) analyzed the economic importance of astronomy, space sciences and planetary sciences research to Arizona. The study was published in January 2008. To read more, click here.
Pan-STARRS1 First High Redshift Quasar Discovery Aided by MMT Observations
Feb 01, 2012
The first high redshift quasar to be discovered by Pan-STARRS1 and confirmed photometrically and spectroscopically, in part, with the MMT’s SWIRC and Red Channel spectrograph instruments has been recently published. To read the full paper, click here.
Proposal Deadlines for 2012B
Jan 30, 2012
Apply through Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Deadline: Tuesday, 14 February (Noon EDT)
Apply through University of Arizona Observatories
Deadline: Tuesday, 21 February (Noon MST)
Apply through NOAO (Public Access)
Deadline: Thursday, …
Mechanical Engineer position – Closed 2/17/12
Jan 12, 2012
The MMTO has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer. Details and an online application can be found by searching for Job #49280 here.
Opening for Telescope Operations Specialist, Senior – CLOSED 1/31/12
Dec 01, 2011
The MMTO has an opening for a Telescope Operations Specialist, Senior. Details and an online application form can be found by searching for Job #49170 here.
Work completed on Mt Hopkins Road
Aug 01, 2011
The guardrail work that was being done this summer is finished and the road is open. There are no more road closures.
Work resumes on July 25 on Mt Hopkins Road
Jul 25, 2011
Installation of additional guardrails will resume on Monday, July 25 by SMR on Mt. Hopkins Road around the 5 km area. Work will be done during weekdays.
Mt. Hopkins Road will be OPEN during the following times:
Before 6:30 a.m.
Mt Hopkins Road re-opened
Jul 11, 2011
The Forest Service re-opened Mt Hopkins Road on July 12 for public use to km 13. Fire restrictions are still in place: no smoking, charcoal grills, firearms, etc. Work on guardrail installation near km 5 is planned to resume …