LAMOST

The Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope combines a 4-meter diameter mirror with a 6-meter secondary mirror for astronomical observations at 960 meters elevation.

Construction of LAMOST began in 2001 with a budget of 235 million yuan, and the telescope received official acceptance from the Chinese government in June 2009.

Named after the Chinese astronomer Guo Shoujing, this telescope represents China's advancement in astronomical research and technological capabilities in the 21st century.

The telescope collects spectra from up to 4000 celestial objects simultaneously through its optical fiber system, processing data from stars and galaxies every night.

This telescope employs two large segmented mirrors in one optical system: a primary mirror with 37 hexagonal segments and a correcting mirror with 24 hexagonal components.

Elevation above the sea: 960 m

Diameter: 6 m

Part of: Xinglong Station

GPS coordinates: 40.39576,117.57586

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52