SALT Telescope Flashcards
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Q
Where is SALT and when was it built
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In the Karoo, Sutherland and was built on 10 November 2005
1
Q
What does SALT stand for
A
South Africa large telescope
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Q
Reasons why Sutherland is the best place for SALT
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- little light pollution, it is one of the darkest places on earth
- Sutherland is situated at a relatively high altitude
- most nights are cloudless, as the Karoo had a low rainfall
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Q
Explain SALT design
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- based on a reflector telescope
- mirror is composed of 91 smaller mirrors
- the main mirror is partially fixed into position
- it has a diameter of 11m
- mirrors are controlled by computer
4
Q
Name other countries involved with this project
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- Germany
- USA
- Britain
- Poland
- New Zealand
