TNPSC Thervupettagam

Two Mega Telescopes in Ladakh

February 14 , 2026 18 hrs 0 min 56 0
  • The Union Budget 2026 approved two new telescopes and an upgrade of an existing telescope in Ladakh.
  • The National Large Solar Telescope will be built in Merak near Pangong Tso in Ladakh to study the Sun and space weather.
  • The National Large Optical–Near Infrared Telescope will be built in the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve to study exoplanets, stars, and the origin of the universe.
  • The Himalayan Chandra Telescope in Hanle will be upgraded with a larger segmented mirror.

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