TMT - 30 metre telescope Flashcards
1
Q
Whose responsibility is it to develop 30 mtr telescope ?
A
From India it is
a) dept of S&T
b) dept of Atomic Energy
2
Q
Which site in India is evaluated to host this telescope ?
A
Hanle, Ladakh
3
Q
Recent development ?
A
Protests against the construction of this telescope at Hawaii, Mauna Kea
4
Q
How is the global support ?
A
Countries like China, India, USA , Japan and Canada have supported construction
5
Q
What is 30 mtr referring to ?
A
Diameter of the mirror
6
Q
Objectives and Uses?
A
1) Study of exoplanets
2) Detecting extraterrestrial life
3) Study of black holes
