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United Kingdom Infrared Telescope

5.70

Mediocre

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description United Kingdom Infrared Telescope Overview

The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope was a 3.8-meter infrared telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Completed in 1979, it was built for observations at infrared wavelengths, which can reveal relatively cool objects and regions obscured by interstellar dust. UKIRT was operated through United Kingdom and international astronomy programs and was widely used for surveys and targeted studies before its later decommissioning.

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United Kingdom Infrared Telescope scores 5.70/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Observatory category.

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