McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope

The McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope is one of the largest solar telescopes in the world, designed to study solar phenomena like sunspots, solar flares, and the internal structure of the Sun.

Kitt Peak National Observatory

950 N. Cherry Avenue, Tucson, Arizona (AZ 85719)

United States

The Kitt Peak National Observatory hosts one of the largest collections of optical and solar telescopes in the world, serving as a key center for astronomical research since 1958.

Descripción

The McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope, located at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, is a large solar telescope and one of the most significant solar observatories in the world. Inaugurated in 1962, its design features an underground tunnel and a 1.6-meter primary mirror, making it a unique instrument for observing the Sun. This telescope was built to study solar phenomena in detail, including sunspots, prominences, and solar flares. Additionally, it has been instrumental in helioseismology, allowing scientists to probe the Sun's internal structure.

The McMath-Pierce has a reflective optical system that breaks down sunlight into its components for more precise analysis. Beyond its primary role in solar science, this telescope has also been used to study objects within and beyond our solar system. While its operations have been reduced in recent years, it remains a landmark in astronomical research and a symbol of the importance of solar study. Its contributions have enhanced our understanding of how the Sun impacts the Earth and the entire solar system.

Datos técnicos del telescopio

Tipo de óptica: Otros
Tipo de montura: Otras
Tipo de Funcionamiento de la Montura: Montura Computerizada

Datos tecnicos de la cámara astronómica

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Camara a color: No
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