Indian Astronomical Observatory
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| Organization | Indian Institute of Astrophysics |
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| Location | Hanle, India |
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| Altitude | 4,500 meters (14,764 feet) |
| Webpage | [1] |
| Telescopes | |
| high energy gamma ray telescope (HAGAR) Telescope | Unknown size reflector |
The Indian Astronomical Observatory, operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, stands on a 4,500 m (14,764 feet) peak in the western Himalayas near the village of Hanle, in eastern Ladakh, India. Located at and 4,500 m (14,764 feet), it is the highest telescope in the world. Before it became operational in 2001, the highest telescope was at the Meyer-Womble Observatory.
The location the observatory (and the village) are highly sensitive due to the close proximity of the Tibetan / Chinese border and special permission is needed to visit by the Indian Government.
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