Armenia's Abandoned Soviet Radio-Optical Telescope in Orgov

The Orgov Radio-Optical Telescope, also known as ROT54 or the Herouni Mirror Radio Telescope, is a radio telescope in Orgov, Armenia. It is on Mount Aragats, at a height of 1,711 metres (5,614 ft). It was built between 1975-1985 and was active between 1986-1990 before its use was halted. It was again operation until ceasing in 2012. Subsequently, many attempts have been made to restore and restart the ROT54.

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