India has proudly commissioned the world’s first liquid-mirror telescope atop Devasthal, Uttarakhand. Known as the Indian Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT), this marvel is a joint venture between astronomers from India, Belgium, and Canada. The ILMT stands as the largest telescope in Asia, boasting a diameter of 4 meters. Positioned at an impressive altitude of 2,450 meters in the Himalayas, it offers a unique vantage point for observing the vast celestial expanse. Unlike its predecessors, which were primarily used for military or satellite tracking, the ILMT is dedicated to the pure pursuit of astronomical research. The Devasthal Observatory Campus, where the … Continue reading India’s Celestial Venture Begins: World’s First Liquid-Mirror Telescope Unveiled!