What wavelengths does the Subaru Telescope detect?
Astronomers can use the Subaru Telescope to observe in a wide range of wavelengths, from the short-visible to the mid-infrared(0.3-30 micrometers). A suite of imagers and spectrographs is available for their research.
Is Subaru Telescope made by Subaru?
Subaru Telescope (すばる望遠鏡, Subaru Bōenkyō) is the 8.2-meter (320 in) flagship telescope of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, located at the Mauna Kea Observatory on Hawaii….Subaru Telescope.
| The Subaru Telescope | |
|---|---|
| Part of | Mauna Kea Observatories National Astronomical Observatory of Japan |
| Coordinates | 19°49′32″N 155°28′34″W |
How much did the Subaru Telescope Cost?
It was a tremendous financial undertaking. The Keck I telescope at the summit, with a larger, 10-meter mirror composed of segments fitted together, unlike Subaru’s single piece of glass, cost $97 million. Subaru cost $377 million, said observatory member Tetsuhara Fuse.
What is the main purpose of the Subaru Telescope?
The Subaru Telescope is a very large optical infrared telescope installed near the summit of Maunakea, Hawai’i, USA. Subaru’s primary mirror’s aperture is 8.2 meters, making it one of the largest monolithic mirrors in the world. Its powerful light collecting capability can capture weak light from celestial objects.
Why is the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii?
Subaru Telescope is located on the summit of Maunakea, a dormant volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. The summit of Maunakea is an isolated peak that protrudes above most of the Earth’s weather systems. The air pressure up on Maunakea is only two-third of what it is at the sea level.
Is the Subaru Telescope open to the public?
The tour of the Subaru Telescope allows visitors to see up-close one of the world’s most powerful astronomical telescopes. Our summit guide will meet the scheduled visitors outside of the telescope enclosure (i.e., the dome) at a pre-appointed time and will escort them inside of the enclosure. No walk-ins are accepted.
What has the Subaru Telescope discovered?
Astronomers using the Subaru Telescope have discovered a planetoid that is almost 4 times farther from the Sun than Pluto, making it the most distant object ever observed in our Solar System.
Can you still drive to the top of Mauna Kea?
Q: Can you drive up to the MaunaKea summit? Yes, but not with any car and only during daylight hours. On the road from the visitor center to the summit only 4WD vehicles are allowed, and the summit is off-limits from half and hour after sunset. Read more about driving to the summit here.
How cold is it on top of Mauna Kea?
32 degrees Fahrenheit
How cold is it at the Mauna Kea summit area? The average temperature near the summit is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 Celsius. The wind-chill factor may dip the temperature far below freezing.
What is the Subaru Telescope used for?
The Subaru Telescope was designed for long-term versatility as a major tool in observational astronomy, which focuses on the use of instruments mounted on the telescope to observe celestial objects.