Carlsberg Meridian Telescope, Meridian circle telescope at Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma, Spain.
The Carlsberg Meridian Telescope contains a refracting system with an optical diameter of 17.8 centimeters and a focal length of 266 centimeters.
The telescope operated from May 1984 until September 2013, producing 11 catalogs of astronomical data and receiving multiple technical improvements during its active period.
The instrument resulted from international cooperation between Danish Copenhagen University Observatory, Institute of Astronomy Cambridge, and Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada.
Located at coordinates 28°45′36″N and 17°52′57″W, the telescope conducted precise measurements of star positions and contributed to atmospheric extinction research.
The telescope resides in a specialized building at 2,396 meters altitude, where clear skies and optimal conditions enabled accurate astronomical measurements.
Diameter: 17.8 cm
Part of: Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
Website: http://ast.cam.ac.uk/ioa/research/cmt
GPS coordinates: 28.75999,-17.88243
Latest update: April 9, 2025 04:03
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