CHARA array

CHARA array
Alternative namesCenter for High Angular Resolution Astronomy Edit this at Wikidata
Location(s)California, Pacific States Region
Coordinates34°13′29″N 118°03′26″W / 34.22469°N 118.05712°W / 34.22469; -118.05712 Edit this at Wikidata
OrganizationGeorgia State University Edit this on Wikidata
Telescope styleastronomical interferometer Edit this on Wikidata
Websitewww.chara.gsu.edu Edit this at Wikidata
CHARA array is located in the United States
CHARA array
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The CHARA (Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy) array is an optical interferometer, located on Mount Wilson, California. The array consists of six 1-metre (40 in) telescopes operating as an astronomical interferometer. Construction was completed in 2003. CHARA is owned by Georgia State University (GSU).