MRO was built at the initiative of George Wallerstein, the first chair of the UW Department of Astronomy. Construction was funded by grants from the National Science Foundation, as well as by funds from the State of Washington. Central Washington University generously supports a microwave link that provides internet access. We also partner with the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and Earthscope Consortium. The facility and instrumentation is supported and continuously upgraded by the UW's Astronomy Undergraduate Engineering Group, whose work helps ensure MRO is productive for years to come.
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