Siding Spring 2.3 m Telescope, Optical telescope at Siding Spring Observatory, New South Wales, Australia
The telescope features a primary mirror with a diameter of 2.3 meters and a secondary mirror measuring 0.3 meters at an elevation of 1165 meters.
Prime Minister Bob Hawke inaugurated this optical telescope on May 16, 1984, marking a significant advancement in Australian astronomical research capabilities.
The telescope serves as an educational platform where students learn observational techniques while contributing to astronomical research programs.
The instrument operates from a rotating building that follows celestial objects, equipped with specialized components including an integral field spectrograph and echelle spectrograph.
The telescope mirror maintains a thickness-to-diameter ratio of 20:1, enabling rapid adjustments during astronomical observations through its advanced engineering design.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1984
Official opening: May 16, 1984
Elevation above the sea: 1,165 m
Diameter: 2.3 m
Part of: Siding Spring Observatory
Website: http://rsaa.anu.edu.au/observatories/telescopes/anu-23m-telescope
GPS coordinates: -31.27167,149.06232
Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:33
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