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Indian Astronomical Observatory
Organization Indian Institute Of Astrophysics
LocationHanle, India
Coordinates
Altitude4,500 meters (14,764 feet)
Webpage {Link without Title}
Telescopes
Unnamed Telescope Unknown size reflector


Indian Astronomical Observatory stands on a peak in the western Himalaya s near the village of Hanle , India , operated by the Indian Institute Of Astrophysics . Located at and 4,500 m (14,764 feet), it has the highest Telescope in the world. Before it became operational in 2001 , the highest telescope was at the Meyer-Womble Observatory .


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