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The Devasthal Optical Telescope is a 3.6-meter Ritchey-Chrétien reflector located at the Devasthal Observatory in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, India, at an altitude of approximately 2,540 meters. It is operated by the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) and was inaugurated in 2016 by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As India's largest optical telescope, it supports research in optical and near-infrared astronomy, including studies of star clusters, galaxies, and transient phenomena.
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Where is the Devasthal Optical Telescope located?
The telescope is at Devasthal Observatory in Uttarakhand's Nainital district, India. The site is roughly 2,540 meters above sea level.
How large is the Devasthal Optical Telescope?
The Devasthal Optical Telescope has a 3.6-meter primary mirror. It is a Ritchey-Chrétien reflector designed for optical astronomy.
Who operates the Devasthal Optical Telescope?
The telescope is operated by the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, commonly called ARIES. The institute is based in India and conducts astronomical research using observatories in the Himalayas.
What kind of telescope is the Devasthal Optical Telescope?
It is a 3.6-meter Ritchey-Chrétien reflecting telescope. This optical design uses shaped primary and secondary mirrors to produce a wide, well-corrected field for astronomical observations.
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