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World's Highest Gamma Ray Telescope in Ladakh: Unveiling New Cosmic Frontiers

  • India has inaugurated the world’s highest imaging gamma-ray telescope, known as the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE), in Ladakh’s Hanle region.
  • MACE telescope is the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia and will contribute to studying cosmic wonders like supernovae, black holes, and gamma-ray bursts.
  • The telescope's strategic location in Hanle Dark Sky Reserve allows for precision gamma-ray observations with minimal atmospheric interference.
  • Besides advancing space science, MACE aims to inspire local communities and contribute to Ladakh’s socio-economic development through engagement and opportunities in astrophysics and astronomy.

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