Orgov_Radio-Optical_Telescope
Orgov Radio-Optical Telescope
Telescope in Armenia
The Orgov Radio-Optical Telescope, also known as ROT54 or the Herouni Mirror Radio Telescope, is a radio telescope in Orgov, Armenia. It was built between 1975 and 1985 and was active between 1986 and 1990 before its use was halted. It was again operation until ceasing in 2012. Subsequently, many attempts have been made to restore and restart the ROT54.
This article is missing information about Use between 1987 and 1990, purpose/use, technical details, additional details on attempts to restore the ROT54, comparison between similar radio-telescope systems. (October 2021) |
It was registered as a historical and culturally significant Armenian monument in 2002 (monument N: 2.114.19.11.). [citation needed]