Anglo-Australian Telescope, Optical telescope at Siding Spring Observatory, Australia.
The Anglo-Australian Telescope contains a 3.9-meter mirror system and stands within a seven-story concrete building topped with a 36-meter rotating steel dome.
Prince Charles inaugurated this telescope in October 1974, marking the beginning of advanced astronomical research in the Southern Hemisphere through British-Australian collaboration.
The telescope enables international scientists to conduct extensive sky surveys, contributing to the discovery of galaxies, stars, and planetary systems beyond Earth.
Located at 1,100 meters altitude in New South Wales, the telescope operates with various instruments including HERMES and IRIS2 for detailed spectroscopic observations.
The facility achieved recognition as the most scientifically productive 4-meter optical telescope between 2001 and 2003 based on published research data.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1974
Elevation above the sea: 1,100 m
Diameter: 3.9 m
Part of: Australian Astronomical Observatory, Siding Spring Observatory
Website: https://aao.gov.au/about-us/anglo-australian-telescope
GPS coordinates: -31.27540,149.06700
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:59
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