Chinese Giant Solar Telescope
| Location(s) | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Telescope style | Solar telescope, proposed building or structure[*] |
The Chinese Giant Solar Telescope (CGST) is a proposed solar telescope in China. CGST will be an Infrared and Optical solar telescope. Its spatial resolution is equivalent to an 8 m-diameter telescope, and the light-gathering power equivalent to a 5 m-diameter telescope. The major scientific goal is to get precise measurement of solar vector magnetic field with high spatial resolution. It is expected to cost US$90 million.[1]
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References
- ↑ Xinhua (2012-08-29). "China Exclusive: Scientists looking for site for giant solar telescope". Space Daily. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
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