Now, the Caltech telescope moves to Chile with a new name (the Leighton Chajnantor Telescope), new instruments and the opportunity to reestablish itself on the cutting edge of astronomy.

Now, the Caltech telescope moves to Chile with a new name (the Leighton Chajnantor Telescope), new instruments and the opportunity to reestablish itself on the cutting edge of astronomy.

Now the Caltech telescope moves to Chile with a new name (the Leighton Chajnantor Telescope), new instruments and the opportunity to reestablish itself on the cutting edge of astronomy.

MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Crews will begin deconstructing the Caltech Telescope observatory atop Mauna Kea on Monday, Sept. 25. The telescope itself, which is 34-feet in diameter, was ...

HILO, Hawaii (Island News) – The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory telescope on Mauna Kea has been removed and is set to be shipped to Chile for re-use. The deconstruction of the dome and ...

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The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory is the first of five observatories on Mauna Kea that are marked for decommissioning. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a ...

The Las Campanas Observatory on a ridge in the Chilean Andes, and the site of the future Giant Magellan Telescope.Credit ... in partnership with the California Institute of Technology.

Dec. 23—The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory telescope on Mauna Kea has been removed and packed for shipment to Chile. The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory telescope on Mauna Kea has been ...