Largest Time-Domain Survey Telescope

  • China has launched the Wide Field Survey Telescope (WFST), the largest time-domain survey facility in the Northern Hemisphere, aiming to explore dynamic astronomical events and celestial signals.
  • The WFST features a 2.5-meter primary mirror and a prime-focus camera with a large field of view.
  • The telescope will enable researchers to detect faint celestial signals, including those from galaxies beyond the Milky Way and galaxy clusters.
  • It is located at the Lenghu astronomical observation base in Qinghai Province, China, known for its optimal stargazing conditions.
  • The base offers clear night skies, stable atmospheric conditions, a dry climate, and minimal light pollution.
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