The Mount Abu InfraRed Observatory, Guru Shikar

India / Rajasthan / Mount Abu /
 observatory, academic institution
(MIRO) Infra-Red Observatory - PRL

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 Mount Abu 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
more in www.isro.gov.in/mount-abu-infrared-observatory-miro-unv...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Abu_InfraRed_Observatory
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Coordinates:   24°39'10"N   72°46'45"E

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