Indian Astronomical Observatory

Hanle Observatory

The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) is a high-altitude astronomy station located in Hanle, India and operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. Situated in the Western Himalayas at an elevation of 4,500 meters (14,764 ft), the IAO is one of the world's highest located sites for optical, infrared and gamma-ray telescopes.[1] It is currently[when?] the tenth-highest optical telescope in the world.

  1. ^ "Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle". Indian Institute of Astrophysics. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2022.

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