The Indian Astronomical Observatory , located near Leh in Ladakh, India, has one of the world's highest sites for optical, infrared and gamma-ray telescopes. It is operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore. It is currently the third highest optical telescope in the world, situated at an elevation of 4,500 meters.
India is now home to the world's highest observatory. The $8 million Indian Astronomical Observatory sits 14,800 feet (4,517 meters) above sea level in a remote corner of the western Himalayas and is the most advanced astronomy facility in Asia.
The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO), located near Leh in Ladakh, India, has one of the world's highest sites for optical, infrared and gamma-ray telescopes.
The Indian Astronomical Observatory , located near Leh in Ladakh, India, has one of the world's highest sites for optical, infrared and gamma-ray telescopes. It is operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore. It is currently the third highest optical telescope in the world, situated at an elevation of 4,500 meters.
India is now home to the world's highest observatory. The $8 million Indian Astronomical Observatory sits 14,800 feet (4,517 meters) above sea level in a remote corner of the western Himalayas and is the most advanced astronomy facility in Asia.
The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO), located near Leh in Ladakh, India, has one of the world's highest sites for optical, infrared and gamma-ray telescopes.
