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Tests have begun on one of the world's largest optical telescopes, installed on a mountain in the Canary Islands. Situated on a 2,400m-high (7,900ft) peak on the island of La Palma, the huge telescope consists of a mirror measuring 10.4m (34.1ft) in diameter. The Spanish-led Great Canary Telescope (GTC) is extremely powerful and will be able to spot some of the faintest, most distant objects in the Universe. The GTC team expect the telescope to be fully operational within 12 months.
Situated on a 2,400m-high (7,900ft) peak on the island of La Palma, the huge telescope consists of a mirror measuring 10.4m (34.1ft) in diameter.
The Spanish-led Great Canary Telescope (GTC) is extremely powerful and will be able to spot some of the faintest, most distant objects in the Universe.
The GTC team expect the telescope to be fully operational within 12 months.
Looking at the picture of the observatory, I must say this really a amazing feat. Many years ago we hiked up to that spot - it has an incredible view. But it is an deep ascend and the streets, at least at that time were very small.
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