Aryabhatta Research Institute

20043.6 m DOTIndia

LocationIndia

Year2004

Size3.6 m DOT

OperatorIndia

About Aryabhatta Research Institute

The Devasthal Optical Telescope is the largest in India. Located in the Himalayas at 2,540 m. Some of the best seeing conditions in Asia. Named after the ancient Indian mathematician Aryabhata.

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