Binocular Telescope
The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) is a huge optical telescope being constructed atop Mt. Graham southeast of Arizona in the U.S. The LBT, formerly called the Columbus Project, is a collaboration project of several organizations such as: Italian astronomical society, Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, University of Arizona, LBT Beteiligungsgesellschaft, Ohio State University, University of Notre Dame, Michigan State University, and Research Corporation located in Tucson. Currently, the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) is an ongoing construction site but is partly operational. Upon the project's completion, it is going to be the greatest optical telescope in the world, offering the best resolution and most advanced features. It is believed that the images from the LBT will be about 10 times more sharp than those seen through the Hubble Space Telescope. The Large Binocular Telescope will involve two mirrors both 8.4 meters in diameter. The whole collecting area of this binocular telescope is one circular mirror having a diameter equivalent to 11.8 meters. This feature is the reason why the Large Binocular Telescope is the greatest among the world's single mount optical telescopes. A lot of controversy rose due to the location of the project. The San Carlos Apache Tribe insisted that Mt. Graham is a sacred mountain, and environmentalists argue that the construction of the LBT would drive the endangered red squirrel to extinction. Both parties filed about 40 lawsuits, with eight of these ending up with the Federal Appeals Court, but the project eventually prevailed. The Large Binocular Telescope observatory went through two huge forest fires within a period of eight years, the latest of which happened in 2004. The first light, or the time when the first astronomical image is taken from a telescope right after being built, took place on October 12, 2005, utilizing one primary mirror. The other primary mirror was added in January 2006, with the second light expected to take place during the fall season of 2006. The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) is set to answer several challenges. It will be known to offer unparalleled sensitivity in the study of unclear subjects. Even if the LBT has been on the receiving end of many debates, it is still supported by several organizations because of the reasons for its conceptualization. Taking on the challenge, the Large Binocular Telescope is sure to bring distant objects closer than ever before. |
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