Gran Telescopio Canarias, Optical telescope at Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma, Spain
The telescope features a primary mirror measuring 10.4 meters in diameter, consisting of 36 hexagonal segments controlled by advanced optics systems.
Construction began in 1987, involving over 1000 individuals from 100 companies, leading to the telescope's first observations in July 2007.
Scientists from Spain, Mexico, and the United States collaborate at this facility to conduct research in astronomy and astrophysics.
The telescope operates at an elevation of 2267 meters, where minimal light interference and clear skies enable optimal astronomical observations.
The MEGARA spectrograph installed on the telescope analyzes visible light and near-infrared wavelengths between 0.365 and 1 micrometers.
Location: Garafía
Inception: 2007
Elevation above the sea: 2,267 m
Diameter: 10.4 m
Part of: Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, Unique Scientific and Technical Infrastructures
Website: http://gtc.iac.es
GPS coordinates: 28.75661,-17.89203
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39
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