Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Magdalena Mountains, Socorro County, US.
The observatory operates at an elevation of 3,230 meters on South Baldy Mountain, next to the Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research.
The facility started operations in 1999 and received its first 2.4-meter telescope in 2006, marking a new phase in astronomical research.
The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology manages this research center, fostering collaboration between scientists and educational institutions across the region.
Visitors need to schedule observatory tours in advance by contacting the facility at 575-835-6431 or checking the official website for availability.
The observatory includes a ten-element optical interferometer designed to study star formation, stellar accretion, and active galactic nuclei.
Location: Socorro County
Official opening: 1999
Elevation above the sea: 3,230 m
Website: http://mro.nmt.edu
GPS coordinates: 33.97670,-107.18500
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:03
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