Department of Atomic Energy Installs MACE Observatory in Ladakh

The Department of Atomic Energy has installed the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory in Ladakh. MACE telescope will observe high-energy gamma rays such as supernovae, black holes, and gamma-ray bursts. This newly installed facility will complement global observatories and is an important feature in strengthening India’s position in the field of multi-messenger



astronomy.

MACE, which is installed at Hanley in eastern Ladakh is considered as the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia as well as the highest in the world for being installed at an altitude of 4,300 metre. It is indigenously built by Baba Atomic Research Centre with support from Electronic Corporation of India and other Indian industry partners.