Ooty Radio Telescope, Radio telescope in Muthorai, India
The Ooty Radio Telescope features a cylindrical parabolic antenna measuring 530 meters in length and 30 meters in width, positioned at 2240 meters elevation.
Construction of the telescope began in 1965 following plans from July 1963, with regular operations starting in 1971 under the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics.
The facility serves as an educational center where students and researchers study radio astronomy and conduct observations of celestial objects through specialized equipment.
Visitors need prior permission to access the Radio Astronomy Centre, which operates daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is located 6 kilometers southwest of Ooty.
The telescope contains 1,100 stainless steel wires arranged parallel to each other, supported by 24 steerable parabolic frames for enhanced signal detection.
Location: Tamil Nadu
Elevation above the sea: 2,240 m
Length: 530 m
Width: 30 m
Website: http://rac.ncra.tifr.res.in/ort.html
GPS coordinates: 11.38340,76.66616
Latest update: May 18, 2025 12:42
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