Gamma Ray Telescope
USA /
Arizona /
Amado /
World
/ USA
/ Arizona
/ Amado
World / United States / Arizona
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10 m diameter, multiple mirrors. Phototubes at prime focus detect gamma rays by their optical Cerenkov radiation in the atmosphere.
veritas.sao.arizona.edu/content/blogsection/6/40/
veritas.sao.arizona.edu/content/blogsection/6/40/
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 31°41'25"N 110°53'5"W
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