High Altitude Water Cherenkov Experiment

The High Altitude Water Cherenkov Experiment or High Altitude Water Cherenkov Observatory is a gamma-ray and cosmic ray located on the flanks of the volcano in the Mexican state of at an altitude of 4100 meters, at.
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  • Type: Research institute
  • Description: gamma-ray observatory in Mexico
  • Also known as: “HAWC”, “HAWC Gamma-Ray Observatory”, “High Altitude Water Cherenkov Gamma-Ray Observatory”, and “High Altitude Water Cherenkov Observatory”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pico de Orizaba National Park and Sierra Negra.

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Pico de Orizaba is a national park in the eastern state of on the border with the state of . It is a popular destination for mountain climbing.

Peak
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is an extinct volcano located in the state of , close to the border with . At officially 4,580 metres above sea level, it is the fifth-highest peak in Mexico. is overshadowed by nearby .

High Altitude Water Cherenkov Experiment

Latitude
18.99474° or 18° 59′ 41″ north
Longitude
-97.30754° or 97° 18′ 27″ west
Open location code
76C4XMVR+VX
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1563711916
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­research_institute
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
Wiki­data ID
Q17029447
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Urdu—“High Altitude Water Cherenkov Experiment” goes by many names.

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Highlights include Entrada Observatorio and Cerro Colorado.

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