Faulkes Telescope South, Research telescope at Siding Spring Observatory, Australia
The Faulkes Telescope South features a 2-meter diameter mirror and operates at an elevation of 1,165 meters in New South Wales.
The telescope began operations in 2004 and became fully functional in 2006 after extensive testing and calibration procedures at Siding Spring Observatory.
The telescope network connects students and educators worldwide, enabling direct participation in astronomical research through remote access to professional equipment.
Educational institutions can schedule observation sessions Monday through Friday during UK school hours to collect data and conduct research projects.
On May 4, 2007, the telescope recorded an astronomical event when one satellite of Uranus passed in front of another satellite.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 2004
Elevation above the sea: 1,165 m
Diameter: 2 m
Part of: Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network, Faulkes Telescope Project
Website: http://faulkes-telescope.com
GPS coordinates: -31.27283,149.07083
Latest update: March 11, 2025 21:35
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