University of Tokyo Inaugurates World’s Highest Observatory in Chile

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: May 27 2024

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The University of Tokyo has inaugurated the Atacama Observatory (TAO), which has been awarded a Guinness World Record for being the highest observatory in the world.
TAO is situated at 5,640 meters above sea level on the summit of Cerro Chajnantor in the Antofagasta Region of Chile.
TAO features a 6.5-meter optical-infrared telescope aimed at exploring the fundamental nature of the cosmos and expanding our knowledge of the universe.
The observatory's location was chosen for its exceptional atmospheric conditions, with minimal water vapor, providing an ideal vantage point for observing mid-infrared wavelengths.