Hey tech enthusiasts! A groundbreaking project is taking off in Daocheng County, Sichuan Province as the Chinese mainland embarks on building the world's highest solar observatory. The 2.5-meter Wide-field and High-resolution Solar Telescope (WeHoST) is in the works, promising a major leap in high-res solar observation. 🚀
Led by Nanjing University in collaboration with the Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics and Technology and Yunnan Observatories (under the Chinese Academy of Sciences), the project—initiated in 2022—is set to complete by the end of 2026. Perched at an elevation of 4,700 meters, the site offers stellar conditions for capturing unprecedented details of solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and other dynamic solar events. ☀️🔭
Imagine uncovering the mysteries of solar active regions with multi-band imaging and magnetic field observations! This state-of-the-art telescope could revolutionize our understanding of the sun’s energy release mechanisms and spark breakthrough discoveries. Stay tuned for more updates on this epic journey!
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China makes progress in building world's highest solar observatory
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