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Permanut

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2. Another gem from astronomy, thanks Judi Lynn..

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Sat Jul 27, 2024, 10:02 PM

Jul 2024

Just idle curiosity, the location of the telescope:

- clear air in Chile, check.
- top of a 3k meter mountain for more stable air. I'm by

Latitude is relatively close to the Tropic of Capricorn. Was that relevant in selecting the location?

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World's largest telescope continues taking shape on Chilean mountain (photos) [View all] Judi Lynn Jul 2024 OP

Bottom image True Dough Jul 2024 #1

It surely does, True Dough! Amazing. Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #4

Another gem from astronomy, thanks Judi Lynn.. Permanut Jul 2024 #2

Have been trying to find a map showing where the Tropic of Capricorn runs in relation to these astounding telescopes! Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #3

I've also been looking for more information.. Permanut Jul 2024 #5

Marcachile.cl, which seems to be a national cheerleading site for Chile.. Permanut Jul 2024 #7

Found an article mentioning the Tropic of Capricorn, Atacama Desert, and telescopes! Woohoo! Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #6