Mount Graham International Observatory

Mount Graham International Observatory
Mount Graham International Observatory
Lbt2.JPG
The Large Binocular Telescope is the largest telescope of Mount Graham International Observatory.
Organization Steward Observatory
Location Mount Graham, Arizona
Coordinates
Altitude 3191m
Website
http://mgpc3.as.arizona.edu/
Telescopes
Large Binocular Telescope optical binocular- two 8.4m mirrors
Heinrich Hertz Submillimeter Telescope 10m radio dish
Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope 1.8m primary on an alt-az mount

Mount Graham International Observatory (MGIO) is a division of Steward Observatory the research arm for the Department of Astronomy at The University of Arizona. It is located in southeast Arizona's Pinaleno Mountains near Mount Graham. Scientific researchers from around the world make use of the MGIO facilities.

Construction of MGIO began in 1989. MGIO currently operates and maintains facilities for three scientific organizations. The first two telescopes, the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope and the Heinrich Hertz Submillimeter Telescope began operations in 1993. The Large Binocular Telescope, one of the world's largest and most powerful telescopes, is being commissioned at this time.

Public tours of the MGIO are conducted by the Eastern Arizona College's (EAC) Discovery Park Campus. Weather permitting tours are allowed between mid-April and mid-November. Reservations and permits must be obtained through EAC's Discovery Park Campus.

List of MGIO Facilities

See also

  • List of observatories

External links



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