RATAN-600, Radio telescope in Zelenchukskaya, Russia
The RATAN-600 features 895 rectangular reflectors arranged in a circle with a diameter of 576 meters at an elevation of 970 meters.
The construction of this advanced radio telescope began in 1968 and reached completion in 1977, marking a significant advancement in Soviet astronomical research.
Scientists and researchers from numerous institutions worldwide collaborate at RATAN-600 to conduct studies on radio waves from celestial objects and solar phenomena.
The telescope operates in three distinct modes and covers frequencies from 610 MHz to 30 GHz, focusing primarily on observations in the centimeter waveband.
On May 15, 2015, the telescope detected an unusual signal from star HD164595, which generated substantial interest in the scientific community.
Location: Zelenchukskaya
Official opening: 1977
Elevation above the sea: 970 m
Diameter: 576 m
Website: https://www.sao.ru/ratan/
Website: https://sao.ru/ratan
GPS coordinates: 43.82583,41.58639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59
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