Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias National Autonomous University of Mexico University of Florida
Observatory code
Z18
Altitude
2,267 m (7,438 ft)
Built
2002–2008 (2002–2008)
First light
13 July 2007
Telescope style
Ritchey–Chrétien telescope
Diameter
10.4 m (34 ft 1 in)
Collecting area
78.54 m2 (845.4 sq ft)
Focal length
169.9 m (557 ft 5 in)
Website
www.gtc.iac.es
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The Gran Telescopio Canarias (GranTeCan or GTC) is a 10.4 m (410 in) reflecting telescope located at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on the island of La Palma, in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is the world's largest single-aperture optical telescope.[1]
Construction of the telescope took seven years and cost €130 million.[2][3] Its installation was hampered by weather conditions and the logistical difficulties of transporting equipment to such a remote location.[4] First light was achieved in 2007 and scientific observations began in 2009.[citation needed]
The GTC Project is a partnership formed by several institutions from Spain and Mexico, the University of Florida, the National Autonomous University of Mexico,[5] and the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC). Planning for the construction of the telescope, which started in 1987, involved more than 1,000 people from 100 companies.[3] The division of telescope time reflects the structure of its financing: 90% Spain, 5% Mexico and 5% the University of Florida.
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