Swedish Solar Telescope, Solar telescope at Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma, Spain
The Swedish Solar Telescope features a 98-centimeter refracting lens system positioned at 2,360 meters above sea level on the Canary Island of La Palma.
The telescope installation marked an advancement in solar observation capabilities when it replaced the previous Swedish Vacuum Solar Telescope at the observatory complex.
Scientists from multiple European nations collaborate at this facility to conduct research on solar physics and contribute to international astronomical discoveries.
The telescope operates during daylight hours and utilizes advanced optics technology to capture detailed images of the sun's surface through the clear mountain air.
This instrument contains a vacuum system that prevents internal air turbulence from affecting the quality of solar observations through its meter-wide lens.
Location: La Palma
Elevation above the sea: 2,360 m
Diameter: 98 cm
Part of: Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
Website: http://isf.astro.su.se
GPS coordinates: 28.75973,-17.88074
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:21
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