Galileo National Telescope, Research telescope at Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma, Spain.
The Galileo National Telescope features a 3.58-meter primary mirror and operates at an elevation of 2,370 meters above sea level on La Palma island.
The telescope commenced operations in June 1996 and represents a major advancement in Italian astronomical research facilities outside their national borders.
The facility bears the name of Italian scientist Galileo Galilei and maintains strong connections between Spanish and Italian scientific communities.
Researchers can submit telescope time proposals twice annually, during March-April and September-October, through the Italian Time Allocation Committee.
The telescope incorporates five permanent scientific instruments, including HARPS-N for extrasolar planet detection and GIANO for high-resolution infrared spectral analysis.
Location: Garafía
Official opening: June 29, 1996
Elevation above the sea: 2,370 m
Diameter: 3.58 m
Part of: Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
Website: http://tng.iac.es
GPS coordinates: 28.75400,-17.88814
Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:33
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