Large Binocular Telescope

933 N Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85721

The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) is a premier astronomical facility featuring two 8.4-meter diameter mirrors, offering a collective light-gathering area equivalent to an 11.8-meter mirror. Located on Mt. Graham in southeast Arizona at an elevation of 3,200 meters, the LBT is recognized as the first of the next generation of Extremely Large Telescopes, operating through international collaboration among partners from Germany, Italy, and the United States.

With advanced capabilities including interferometry, the telescope serves as a key player in astronomical research and exploration. Its strategic location makes it one of the highest observatory sites in North America, enhancing the quality of observations made by astronomers worldwide.

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