Orgov Radio-Optical Telescope, Radio telescope in Orgov, Armenia
The Orgov Radio-Optical Telescope incorporates a 54-meter diameter antenna array with 4,000 mirrors and a 2.6-meter optical telescope for space observations.
The telescope facility was designed and constructed between 1975 and 1985 under the direction of Paris Herouni at the Research Institute of Radiophysics.
The telescope received historical monument status in 2002, marking its importance in Armenian scientific achievements and establishing a national school of antenna engineering.
Located at an elevation of 1,711 meters between Orgov and Tegher villages, the facility provides optimal conditions for astronomical research and space communications.
The dual-purpose instrument combines radio and optical observation capabilities in a single installation, with specialized mirror configurations for enhanced space signal detection.
Location: Orgov
Elevation above the sea: 1,711 m
Diameter: 5 m
GPS coordinates: 40.35089,44.24086
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:48
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