Major Atmospheric Gamma-Ray Imaging Cherenkov Telescope I

Major Atmospheric Gamma-Ray Imaging Cherenkov Telescope I is a building in Garafía, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Major Atmospheric Gamma-Ray Imaging Cherenkov Telescope I is situated nearby to Cueva del Flaire, as well as near the archaeological site Conjunto pastoral de la Tablada del Flaire.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Roque de los Muchachos Observatory and Nordic Optical Telescope.

Roque de los Muchachos Observatory

Observatory

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Roque de los Muchachos Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in the municipality of Garafía on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. Roque de los Muchachos Observatory is situated 600 metres southeast of Major Atmospheric Gamma-Ray Imaging Cherenkov Telescope I.

Nordic Optical Telescope

University

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The Nordic Optical Telescope is an astronomical telescope located at Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma in the Canary Islands. The telescope saw first light in 1988, and was officially inaugurated during September 1989. Nordic Optical Telescope is situated 710 metres southeast of Major Atmospheric Gamma-Ray Imaging Cherenkov Telescope I.

Roque de los Muchachos

Peak

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Roque de los Muchachos is a rocky mound at the highest point on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. The rocks are found at an elevation of 2,426 metres above sea level, not far from the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos, where some of the world's largest telescopes are situated; the altitude and the dryness of the climate here give rise to excellent observing conditions.