TRAPPIST, Robotic telescope at La Silla Observatory, Chile
The TRAPPIST telescope features a 60-centimeter diameter and operates through remote control from the University of Liège control room in Belgium.
The telescope initiated its astronomical observations in June 2010, marking a new chapter in the exploration of exoplanets and planetary systems.
The TRAPPIST name connects to Belgian heritage, drawing inspiration from the recognized Belgian monastic brewing tradition.
Located at 2,400 meters elevation in the Coquimbo Region, the telescope benefits from clear skies and minimal light interference.
TRAPPIST contributed to the identification of seven Earth-sized planets orbiting an ultra-cool dwarf star in a single planetary system.
Location: Coquimbo Region
Inception: 2010
Elevation above the sea: 2,400 m
Part of: La Silla Observatory, Oukaïmden Observatory
Website: http://trappist.uliege.be
GPS coordinates: -29.25460,-70.73940
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:21
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