Current status
TIME at Kitt Peak
Follow the latest updates on TIME's deployment and operations at the Arizona Radio Observatory.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Deployment season
2025-26 Observing Run
Location
The instrument is currently undergoing upgrades at Cornell.
Start date
The 2025-26 deployment season began on December 15, 2025.
Deployment Progress
100% complete
Who's at Kitt Peak
Lift-in Timelapse
Current activity
Testing and Upgrades
Detector Upgrades
Implementing enhancements to detector sensitivity and performance
Cryostat Testing
Comprehensive testing of cryostat systems and thermal performance
Thermometry Upgrades
Inspecting temperature measurements and readouts
Cable Inspections
Systematic inspection and verification of all electrical connections
Team on site
Who's at Kitt Peak
Instrument Team
Lead engineers and technicians overseeing cryostat operations
Scientists
Principal investigators and researchers monitoring performance
Support Staff
Arizona Radio Observatory personnel providing telescope support