Hanle Observatory

India / Himachal Pradesh / Sarahan /
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Leh, Ladakh 194101
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Hanle IAO. (indian astronomical observatory), Ravi, Shashi, Aman and Ramya are operating remotely himalayan chandra telescope!

The Indian Astronomical Observatory, operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, stands on a peak in the western Himalayas near the village of Hanle, in eastern Ladakh, India. Located at 32°46′46″N, 78°57′51″E and 4,500 m (14,764 feet), it is the highest telescope in the world. Before it became operational in 2001, the highest telescope was at the Meyer-Womble Observatory.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Astronomical_Observatory
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Coordinates:   32°46'46"N   78°57'52"E

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