Liquid Mirror Telescope, Uttarakhand is a 4 meters telescope in Uttarakhand which is the first liquid mirror telescope for astronomy in the world[1] and largest liquid mirror telescope in Asia.[2]

History

In 2 June 2022, the telescope saw first light coming from universe.[3] In 12 June 2022, it came online.[4] In 21 June 2022, it became ready to observe.[5] In 21 March 2023, it was inaugurated by Jitendra Singh.[6]

Mechanism

The telescope uses elemental mercury as a reflective and mirror surface.[7] The liquid mercury is rotated about the axis of telescope, and due to the rotational force, takes a parabolic shape to focus incoming light.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Marar, Anjali (2022-06-03). "Explained: As India gets world's first liquid-mirror telescope for astronomy, what is it and how will it be used?". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  2. ↑ Singh, Surendra (2023-03-22). "Asia's largest 4-metre liquid mirror telescope inaugurated in Uttarakhand". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  3. ↑ Desikan, Shubashree (2022-06-02). "Liquid mirror telescope in Devasthal sees first light". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  4. ↑ Williams, Matt (2022-06-12). "The World's Largest Liquid-Mirror Telescope Comes Online". Universe Today. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  5. ↑ Waldek, Stefanie (2022-06-21). "World's largest liquid mirror telescope ready to observe". Space.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  6. ↑ Madanapalle, Aditya (2023-03-21). "Four-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope in Himalayas inaugurated". News9Live. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  7. ↑ Dixit, Mrigakshi. "Unique liquid-mirror telescope set to survey zenith in India". Astronomy Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  8. ↑ Hazra, Dipavali (2022-06-04). "India commissions its first liquid mirror telescope: How will it work?". Times Now. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
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