James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, Radio telescope at Mauna Kea Observatory, United States
The James Clerk Maxwell Telescope features a 15-meter diameter primary mirror for observing submillimeter wavelengths from celestial objects at 4,092 meters elevation.
The telescope began operations in 1987 through a partnership between the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Netherlands, marking a milestone in submillimeter astronomy.
Scientists from multiple nations, including China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, collaborate at this facility to advance astronomical research.
The observatory accepts research proposals through the Hedwig system, enabling astronomers worldwide to conduct observations of stars, galaxies, and cosmic dust.
The facility contributed to creating the first direct image of a black hole as part of the Event Horizon Telescope network.
Operator: Joint Astronomy Centre
GPS coordinates: 19.82292,-155.47708
Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:27
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