Center for Astronomical Adaptive Optics (CAAO)
Since 1994, CAAO manages a variety of adaptive optics related efforts being undertaken at Steward Observatory. All of our large telescopes (MMT, Magellan, and LBT) now have adaptive secondary mirrors that feed high resolution instrumentation. For more information visit the CAAO website.
Technical Manager, CAAO: Manny Montoya
For Public
Public events include our Monday Night Lecture Series, world-reknowned Astronomy Camp and Mt Lemmon Sky Center.
For Students
A good place to start if you want to become an undergrad major or grad student, or need to find our schedule of classes.
For Scientists
Find telescopes and instruments, telescope time applications, staff and mountain contacts, and faculty and staff scientific interests.
