CHARA research is focused on the application of astronomical long-baseline optical/infrared interferometry to high resolution observations leading to the determination of the astrophysical properties of stars. The Center operates the CHARA Array, a six-telescope optical/infrared interferometric array on Mount Wilson, California. CHARA also houses the administrative offices of the Mount Wilson Institute, which operates Mount Wilson Observatory under an agreement with the Carnegie Insitution of Washington. Research at the CHARA Array is supported by the Division of Astronomical Sciences of the National Science Foundation and the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. Introduction to the CHARA Array CHARA's flagship long-baseline optical/IR interferometric array located on Mt. Wilson, California. Pictoral Overview of CHARA A slide show (as a down-loadable PDF) describing CHARA people, facilities and science. The CHARA Team The people and groups behind the CHARA Array. Scientific and Technical Publications CHARA's scientific papers, technical reports, and original NSF proposal are available here. Current Sky Over Mt. Wilson Courtesy of the CONCAM project at Michigan Technological University. Current View from Mt. Wilson Courtesy of the the UCLA Towercam atop the 150-ft solar tower. NWS Weather Forecast for Mt. Wilson This NOAA forecast is updated frequently. Current Mt. Wilson Meteorological Conditions Current conditions from the JPL weather station on Mt. Wilson. Optical Long-Baseline Interferometry Newsletter OLBIN is edited by Peter Lawson at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. CHARA in the News - An archive of CHARA press releases. Check back here for again for current releases. The Speckle Interferometry Program CHARA's primary scientific program before the advent of the Array. The Double Star Library Founded at CHARA by Bill Hartkopf, but now relocated (along with Bill) at the U.S. Naval Observatory. Mount Wilson Institute Website Detailed information is available here regarding this world-famous observatory, including public access to viewing through the 60-inch telescope. Mount Wilson Observatory Association Website MWOA is an organization of dedicated individuals devoted to the preservation and continuing operation of Mount Wilson Observatory. CHARA Array Users' Page This password protected page is accessible only by CHARA staff and collaborators CHARA Array Observing Schedule The current observing schedule and scientific proposals supported for the period 1 April 2008 through 31 August 2008 is available here. Contact CHARA Click here to send your questions or comments. Return to CHARA homepage, GSU Astronomy homepage, or Top of page Last updated: 8 May 2008