Canada–France–Hawaii Telescope

The Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope features a 3.6-meter optical and infrared telescope situated at an elevation of 4,204 meters on the Big Island.

The facility began operations in 1979 through a partnership between research institutions from Canada, France, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

The telescope connects scientists from three nations in collaborative research projects, fostering international astronomical discoveries and knowledge exchange.

Scientists access the telescope through a queue-based system, submitting research proposals that undergo evaluation by time allocation committees each semester.

The observatory houses specialized instruments including MegaCam, which captures high-resolution images across a one-degree field with 378 megapixels of detail.

Operator: French National Centre for Scientific Research, National Research Council Canada, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

GPS coordinates: 19.82539,-155.46895

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:47