TRAPPIST, Robotic telescope at La Silla Observatory, Chile
Description
TRAPPIST is a robotic telescope at La Silla Observatory in the Coquimbo Region of Chile. It has a mirror 60 centimeters across and is controlled remotely from the University of Liège in Belgium.
History
The telescope began observations in 2010 and quickly focused on discovering exoplanets around distant stars. This direction led to several major discoveries in the years that followed.
Culture
The TRAPPIST name connects to Belgian heritage, drawing inspiration from the recognized Belgian monastic brewing tradition.
Practical
The telescope sits at 2,400 meters elevation in an area with clear skies and very little light pollution. The high altitude and dry conditions make this location ideal for observing at night.
Did you know?
The instrument detected seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a single ultra-cool star – all part of one planetary system. This multi-planet configuration was an unusual astronomical find that surprised the research community.
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