Once trained using AI tools, the telescope can help track transients such as supernovae, space debris and meteoritesOnce trained using AI tools, the telescope can help track transients such as supernovae, space debris and meteoritesThe Four-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) saw the first light recently, gazing out from its vantage on Devasthal, a hill in Uttarakhand, into the deep sky. First imageThe first image made by the telescope consisted of several stars and a galaxy NGC 4274 which is 45 million light years away. The telescope, having a primary mirror that is liquid, cannot be turned and pointed in any direction. This property can be used to scan and survey the sky, observe transients and moving objects like meteorites. It will work in tandem with the existing 3.6 metre Devasthal Optical Telescope.

Source: The Hindu June 03, 2022 04:55 UTC