Cosmic Exploration · observatory
W. M. Keck Observatory
Ground-based · 1993 · Mauna Kea, Hawaii
- Type
- Ground-based
- Location
- Mauna Kea, Hawaii
- Altitude (m)
- 4145
- Founded
- 1993
Notes
Twin 10 m mirrors, each 36 hexagonal segments actively aligned every few seconds. The segmented design is why telescopes could keep getting bigger.
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