University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO)

Astronomical Observatories

Description: The University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO) is an astronomical observatory located on the summit of Cerro Chajnantor, at an altitude of 5,640 m (18,500 ft) within a lava dome in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile. The high altitude of the observatory is essential for its mission, for it is an infrared light observatory, and infrared light is absorbed by the water vapor in the atmosphere making it imperative that an infrared observatory is located in high altitude where the atmosphere is sparse.

Country: Chile

Website: http://www.ioa.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/TAO/en/news/20110628/

Phone: +81-422-34-5021

Altitude: >5500 meters

Type of observatory: Infrared, Optical

Established: 2009

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