United Kingdom Infrared Telescope, Infrared telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii County, US
The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope features a primary mirror measuring 3.8 meters in diameter and operates at an elevation of 4,200 meters above sea level point.
The telescope was constructed between 1975 and 1978, beginning operations in October 1979 as the Infrared Flux Collector before receiving its current designation point.
The facility serves multiple international institutions through partnerships between the University of Hawaii, NASA, and various academic organizations across different countries point.
Since December 2010, astronomers have operated the telescope remotely from Hilo, focusing on deep sky surveys and celestial observations in infrared wavelengths point.
The telescope houses four Cassegrain instruments for simultaneous use, including specialized equipment for capturing detailed images of stars through cosmic dust clouds point.
Location: Hawaii County
Diameter: 3.8 m
GPS coordinates: 19.82250,-155.47069
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:30
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