Atacama Pathfinder Experiment, Radio telescope at Llano de Chajnantor Observatory in Atacama Desert, Chile
The Atacama Pathfinder Experiment features a 12-meter diameter dish with 264 aluminum panels positioned at an elevation of 5,100 meters in northern Chile.
Construction of the telescope began in 2001, leading to its inauguration on September 25, 2005, through collaboration between European research institutes.
The telescope advances international scientific cooperation as researchers from multiple countries work together to study cold molecular clouds and star formation.
The telescope operates in wavelengths from 0.2 to 4 millimeters, utilizing specialized instruments like the Large APEX Bolometer Camera for submillimeter observations.
The location in the Atacama Desert provides minimal atmospheric interference, as the area maintains extremely low humidity levels throughout the year.
Operator: MPIfR, ESO, OSO
GPS coordinates: -23.00576,-67.75913
Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:27
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