Goode Solar Telescope

The Goode Solar Telescope features a 1.6-meter clear aperture and operates at an elevation of 2060 meters within the Big Bear Solar Observatory.

The telescope began scientific observations in January 2009 and received its current name in 2017 to honor Philip R. Goode, director of NJIT's Solar Research Center.

Researchers and astronomers from various institutions collaborate at this facility to study solar phenomena and contribute to our understanding of space weather.

The telescope's location near Big Bear Lake provides stable atmospheric conditions, while its adaptive optics system compensates for atmospheric disturbances to produce clear images.

The instrument can resolve solar features smaller than 50 kilometers in size through its off-axis Gregorian design, which minimizes light obstruction during observations.

Location: California

Elevation above the sea: 2,060 m

Diameter: 1.6 m

Part of: Big Bear Solar Observatory

GPS coordinates: 34.25833,-116.92111

Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:36