Keck Observatory
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Address | 65-1120 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743, USA |
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Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Mon |
Angular resolution | arcsecond |
First light | 24 November 1990 |
23 October 1996 | |
Alternative names | Keck telescope |
Did you know | The Keck I telescope began science observations in May 1993; Keck II saw first light in October 1996. |
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ID | 879257 |
About Keck Observatory
The W. M. Keck Observatory is a two-telescope astronomical observatory at an elevation of 4,145 meters near the summit of Mauna Kea in the U. S. state of Hawaii. Both telescopes feature 10 m primary mirrors, currently among the largest astronomical telescopes in use.
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