Iranian National Observatory
Iranian National Observatory (INO) is an Iranian astronomical observatory inaugurated in 2021. It has reported the capture of its first light on 15 October 2022 upon the commissioning of INO340, a home-grown optical telescope with a primary mirror of 3.4 m, making it by far the country's largest astronomical research facility.
| Alternative names | INO |
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| Location | Qamsar District, Kashan County, Isfahan Province, Iran |
| Coordinates | 33°40′28″N 51°19′08″E |
| Altitude | 3,600 m (11,800 ft) |
| Established | 28 June 2021 |
| Website | ino |
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