New Technology Telescope
The New Technology Telescope or NTT is a 3.58-metre Ritchey–Chrétien telescope operated by the European Southern Observatory. It began operations in 1989. It is located in Chile at the La Silla Observatory and was an early pioneer in the use of active optics. The telescope and its enclosure were built to a revolutionary design for optimal image quality.
| Alternative names | NTT |
|---|---|
| Part of | La Silla Observatory |
| Location(s) | Atacama Desert |
| Coordinates | 29°15′32″S 70°44′01″W |
| Organization | European Southern Observatory |
| Altitude | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) |
| Built | –1989 |
| First light | March 1989 |
| Telescope style | Ritchey–Chrétien telescope thin mirror telescope |
| Diameter | 3.58 m (11 ft 9 in) |
| Secondary diameter | 0.875 m (2 ft 10.4 in) |
| Website | www |
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