Ladakh’s Hanle gets world’s highest imaging observatory

India on October 4 inaugurated Asia’s largest and world’s highest imaging observatory at Hanle, Ladakh. Built by BARC with ECIL and other partners, the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment Observatory will enhance Indian astrophysics and cosmic ray research. Situated at 4,300m, it aims to deepen understanding of energetic cosmic events like gamma ray bursts and supernovae.