Solar Submillimeter Telescope

Solar Submillimeter Telescope
The SST during a maintenance procedure with the radome open.
Alternative names SST Edit this at Wikidata
Observatory Leoncito Astronomical Complex Edit this on Wikidata
Location(s) San Juan Province, Argentina Edit this at Wikidata
Coordinates 31°47′56″S 69°17′48″W / 31.79897°S 69.29669°W / -31.79897; -69.29669Coordinates: 31°47′56″S 69°17′48″W / 31.79897°S 69.29669°W / -31.79897; -69.29669 Edit this at Wikidata
Organization Leoncito Astronomical Complex
Mackenzie Presbyterian University Edit this on Wikidata
Altitude 2,491 m (8,173 ft) Edit this at Wikidata
Wavelength 212, 405 GHz (1.414, 0.740 mm)
Built 1995 Edit this on Wikidata–1999 Edit this on Wikidata (1995 Edit this on Wikidata–1999 Edit this on Wikidata) Edit this at Wikidata
First light April 1999 Edit this on Wikidata
Telescope style Cassegrain reflector
Radio telescope Edit this on Wikidata
Diameter 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) Edit this at Wikidata
Enclosure Radome Edit this on Wikidata
Website www.casleo.gov.ar/instrumental/sst.php Edit this at Wikidata
Location of Solar Submillimeter Telescope

The Solar Submillimeter Telescope (SST) is a solar dedicated instrument with the aim to study the radiation produced by high-energy particles during solar flares. Observing at 212 and 405 GHz with a focal array since 2001, it is a unique instrument that has produced a wealth of new information. Some of its discoveries are still unexplained by current theories[1]. SST construction started in 1995, and it saw the first light in April 1999; since April 2001 it operates on a daily basis. It is installed at Complejo Astronomico El Leoncito (San Juan Province, Argentina) under agreement between the Argentinian National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) and the Brazilian Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie.

References

  1. ↑ Krucker; et al. (23 March 2013). "Solar flares at submillimeter wavelengths". The Astronomy and Astrophysics Review. 58,21 (1): 58. Bibcode:2013A&ARv..21...58K. doi:10.1007/s00159-013-0058-3. Retrieved 15 August 2014.


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