In ______, the European Southern Observatory is constructing the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), poised to be the world's largest optical telescope.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 1 (Chile)
Explanation:
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is building the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in the Chilean Atacama Desert. It will be the world's largest optical and infrared telescope. It is being built on Cerro Armazones Mountain, where the atmosphere is extremely clear and dry for astronomical observations.
Additional Facts
Features: The telescope's primary mirror will be approximately 39 meters in diameter, giving it unprecedented power to see deep into the universe.
Objective: Its primary objective is to search for Earth-like planets around other stars and unravel the mysteries of the universe's origins.
Atacama Desert: The world's driest non-polar desert, home to large telescopes from around the world due to its high altitude and clear skies.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam
Which is the world's driest desert?
(Answer: Atacama Desert, Chile)
Where is the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) proposed to be built?
(Answer: Hawaii, USA)
Where is India's largest optical telescope located?
(Answer: Devasthal, Uttarakhand - Devasthal Optical Telescope)