Simons Observatory

The Simons Observatory consists of four telescopes, including three 0.5-meter and one 6-meter instruments, situated at 5,200 meters elevation in northern Chile.

The facility studies the cosmic microwave background radiation, which emerged 400,000 years after the Big Bang when the universe first became transparent.

Scientists from multiple international institutions collaborate at this remote location to examine fundamental questions about the origin and evolution of the universe.

The observatory contains 60,000 superconducting detectors that operate at near absolute zero temperatures to capture precise measurements of ancient cosmic light.

The facility employs specialized SMuRF electronics that can process data from nearly 1,000 detectors using only two wires through microwave multiplexing technology.

Elevation above the sea: 5,200 m

Diameter: 6 m

Website: https://simonsobservatory.org

GPS coordinates: -22.95861,-67.78750

Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:27