Solar Submillimeter Telescope, Radio telescope at Leoncito Astronomical Complex, San Juan Province, Argentina.
The Solar Submillimeter Telescope operates at frequencies of 212 and 405 GHz with a 1.5-meter diameter Cassegrain mirror system at 2,491 meters elevation.
First observations began in April 1999, followed by continuous daily operations since April 2001 through a partnership between CONICET Argentina and Mackenzie University Brazil.
The telescope forms part of the scientific research network at El Leoncito National Park, contributing to international understanding of solar flare radiation patterns.
Located within the Leoncito Astronomical Complex, the telescope maintains regular observations under protection of a specialized radome enclosure for weather resistance.
The instrument generates scientific data about high-energy particles during solar flares, with certain observations remaining unexplained by current solar physics theories.
Location: San Juan Province
Inception: 2001
Elevation above the sea: 2,491 m
Diameter: 1.5 m
Part of: Leoncito Astronomical Complex
Website: http://casleo.gov.ar/sst/sst.php
GPS coordinates: -31.79897,-69.29669
Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:27
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