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I worked at the Allegheny Observatory from 1986 to 1991 as a Research Professor. The emphasis of my work was on the development and use of the Multichannel Astrometric Photometer (MAP). This instrument was installed at the focus of the 30-inch Thaw Refractor. The MAP was designed to measure milliarcsecond relative stellar positions on the sky.
The observatory has a lot of character, plus many great stories. If you ever get a chance to visit, do it. It is one of the few great classic astronomical observatories around.
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