Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO)

Astronomical Observatories

Description: The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO), located near Leh in Ladakh, India, has one of the world's highest located sites for optical, infrared and gamma-ray telescopes. It is operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore. It is currently the ninth highest optical telescope in the world, situated at an elevation of 4,500 meters (14,764 ft).

Country: India

Website: https://www.iiap.res.in/

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 91 (01982) 252195

Altitude: 4001 - 4500 meters

Type of observatory: Infrared, Optical, Gamma Ray

Established: 2001

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StDFZpuB9F4

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