Large Zenith Telescope, Liquid mirror telescope in Maple Ridge, Canada.
The Large Zenith Telescope features a six-meter diameter mercury mirror that rotates at six revolutions per minute inside the UBC Liquid-Mirror Observatory.
The telescope began its operations in 2004 at the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, incorporating components from the former NASA Orbital Debris Observatory.
Scientists at the University of British Columbia use this observatory to study the structure of the universe and analyze light from distant galaxies.
The telescope functions by spinning mercury in a controlled container, forming a reflective surface that captures light from celestial objects directly overhead.
The facility houses the largest liquid mirror telescope on Earth, with a rotating dish containing three tons of mercury at 395 meters elevation.
Location: British Columbia
Elevation above the sea: 395 m
Diameter: 6 m
Website: http://astro.ubc.ca/lmt/lzt
GPS coordinates: 49.28810,-122.57300
Latest update: May 21, 2025 18:59
Golden Ears Bridge
12.2 km
Lieu historique national du Fort-Langley
13.4 km
Golden Ears
9.6 km
Pitt River Bridge
12.2 km
Minnekhada Regional Park
9.2 km
Carvolth Exchange
15.6 km
Ruskin Dam
15.8 km
Pinecone Burke Provincial Park
15.2 km
Percy Perry Stadium
15.3 km
Golden Ears Group
9.6 km
Rolley Lake Provincial Park
14.4 km
Kanaka Creek Regional Park
9.4 km
Alouette River
6.9 km
Blanshard Peak
8.1 km
Evans Peak
8.9 km
Fort Langley Golf Course
12.2 km
Pitt River Bridge
12.2 km
North Alouette River
9.7 km
Pitt River Bridge
12.2 km
Whonnock General Store
14.6 km
Whonnock sugar maple trees
13.3 km
Whonnock Post Office
14.6 km
Wright memorial maple tree
13 km
Houston Milk House
10.2 km
Fort Langley servants' quarters
13.4 km
Fort Langley storehouse
13.4 km
Fort Langley big house
13.4 km
Fort Langley Community Hall
13.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes