Mount Abu InfraRed Observatory
The Mount Abu InfraRed Observatory (MIRO) is located near the town Mount Abu in the state of Rajasthan, India. The observatory is at an altitude of 1680 metres and is adjacent to Guru Shikhar, highest peak of the Aravalli Range. The 1.2 m infrared telescope at It is the first major facility in India specifically designed for ground-based, infrared observations of celestial objects. Further the low amount of precipitable water vapour (1–2 mm during winter) at Guru Shikhar makes it a good site for the infrared telescope observations. The site has been found to be good (about 150 cloud free nights per year) for astronomical observations.
Observatory as seen from Guru Shikhar. | |
| Alternative names | Mount Abu InfraRed Observatory |
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| Organization | |
| Location | Sirohi district, Jodhpur division, Rajasthan, India |
| Coordinates | 24°39′17.34″N 72°46′45.18″E |
| Altitude | 1,680 m (5,510 ft) |
| Established | 1990 |
| Website | Physical Research Laboratory |
| Telescopes | |
Location of Mount Abu Observatory | |
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