Information Related to Observing at LBT

Table of Contents

1. Links
2. Useful Infomation

The goal of this page is to provide maximum information related to observing in LBT to the SHARK-NIR colleagues. Everyone is encouraged to update this page as and when necessary.

Links

1. ​LBT Website and observing schedule pdf
2. ​Mt Graham weather forecast
3. ​ALTA forecast
4. ​Telescope Calendar (you can see the daytime and nighttime activities and associated people details here)
5. ​LBT Bedroom allotment
6. ​LBT Reservation Form (for FREE accommodation at LBT. You may want to do this as early as possible)
7. ​LBT webcams
8. ​LBT Staff contact numbers

Useful Infomation

1. Nearest Airport: Tucson (TUS) and Phoenix (PHX). Both are in the state of Arizona.

2. Hotels: There are around 10 hotels within walking distance (10-20 mins) from TUS airport. Some of them have restaurants too. Look it up early.

3. Grocery shopping: Remember that you don't have any option of shopping anyway near LBT. You need to drive at least an hour to find something (near base camp). So take all the food you need for the time you are up in LBT. Usually, whatever you need can be found in supermarkets on the way (such as Safeway).

4. TUS to LBT Base camp: takes around ~2 hours in a car. From base camp to LBT takes around ~1 hour.

5. Health-related points: Humidity @ LBT can be as low as 25 for weeks. Always carry lip-balms and nose moisturizing cream (avoid nose bleeds). Good to check if the ears are clear before the trip. Body moisturizers are available at LBT for everyone.

6. Attire: work pants, good woolen socks, good shoes, good jackets, hand gloves (must), ear covering head caps, helmets.

7. Tools or accessories: Torch

8. Living stuff: inventory wiki page, food items page