W. M. Keck Observatory
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W. M. Keck Observatory | |
The summit of Mauna Kea is considered one of the most important astronomical viewing sites in the world. The twin Keck telescopes are two of the largest optical/near-infrared instruments there. |
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Wavelength: | Optical, near infrared |
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Built: | Keck I 1993, Keck II 1996 |
Telescope style: | Reflector |
Diameter: | 10m each |
Angular resolution: | 0.04 to 0.4 arcseconds for individual telescopes, depending on target and instruments used |
Focal length: | 17.5 m (f/1.75) |
Mounting: | Alt/az |
Dome: | Spherical |
Website: | http://www.keckobservatory.org/ |
The W. M. Keck Observatory is a pair of two large, ground-based telescopes located at Mauna Kea, Hawaii.
[change] Other websites
- W.M. Keck Observatory (official site)
- The Mauna Kea Observatory (official site)
- W.M. Keck Telescope facts
- Indigenous Controversy
- Keck Telescopes on Wikimapia (only one visible)
- Photos of Keck telescopes and other Mauna Kea observatories from "A Gentle Rain of Starlight: The Story of Astronomy on Mauna Kea" by Michael J. West. ISBN 0-93154-899-3.