PROMPT Telescopes, Optical telescope system at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, Chile
The PROMPT Telescopes consist of multiple automated 0.4-meter Ritchey-Chrétien reflectors positioned at an elevation of 2200 meters in northern Chile.
The telescopes were established in the early 2000s as part of the international astronomical research expansion at Cerro Tololo Observatory, which began operations in 1965.
Scientists from numerous countries collaborate through these telescopes to study celestial phenomena, including gamma-ray bursts and variable stars in the southern hemisphere.
Researchers can control the telescopes remotely and receive real-time data, enabling continuous monitoring of astronomical events throughout the night.
The system employs five synchronized telescopes that simultaneously observe at different wavelengths, creating comprehensive data sets of rapid astronomical events.
Part of: Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory
Website: https://skynet.unc.edu
GPS coordinates: -30.16764,-70.80525
Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:35
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