Himalayan Chandra Telescope (Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle)

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Himalayan Chandra Telescope (Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle)

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Type of observatory:
Optical; near-infrared

Description:
Indian Astronomical Observatory's 2-m aperture Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) is the world's highest optical-infrared telescope situated at an altitude of 4500 m (15000 ft) above sea level in Hanle, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas. It is powered fully by solar photovoltaic arrays and is operated remotely from its control center at Bangalore, India.

Location: India
Latitude: +32.779444
Longitude: +78.964167

Watch the recorded movie of the event here.

Go to Hanle website [external link]

Himalayan Chandra Telescope