Dutch Open Telescope
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The Dutch Open Telescope (DOT) is an optical solar telescope located on Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma (near the Swedish 1-m Solar Telescope). With a main mirror of 45 centimeters, it can reach an 0.2 arcsec resolution for sustained periods. For further optimization of the images, the DOT uses the image despeckle mechanism. It was used to record the 2004 Venus transit.[1]
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Part of | Roque de los Muchachos Observatory |
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Location(s) | La Palma, Atlantic Ocean, international waters |
Coordinates | 28°45′35″N 17°52′53″W |
Altitude | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) |
Telescope style | optical telescope reflecting telescope solar telescope |
Diameter | 0.45 m (1 ft 6 in) |
Angular resolution | 0.2 arcsecond |
Collecting area | 0.15 m2 (1.6 sq ft) |
Focal length | 2 m (6 ft 7 in) |
Mounting | equatorial mount |
Enclosure | canopy |
Website | www |
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The open design was a departure from vacuum-style solar telescopes, and helped pave the way for bigger solar telescopes.[2]