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James Clerk Maxwell Telescope

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The James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) is a 15-meter astronomical observatory situated near the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii. As the largest single-dish telescope in the world operating in the submillimeter wavelength range, it specializes in observing distant galaxies, star formation, and interstellar dust. The facility is operated by the East Asian Observatory and serves an international community of astronomers seeking to study complex celestial phenomena that are invisible to optical telescopes.

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James Clerk Maxwell Telescope scores 7.20/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Observatory category.
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