Whipple Observatory

The Whipple Observatory, located on Mount Hopkins in Arizona, is a research facility dedicated to studying the universe through astronomy. It primarily uses a large telescope called the Whipple Observatory's 1.5-meter (60-inch) and the more advanced 10-meter (Richard D. DuPont Telescope) to observe cosmic phenomena like galaxies, stars, and high-energy particles. Scientists use it to investigate the origins of cosmic rays, dark matter, and other fundamental questions about the universe. Its location on a mountain provides clear, dark skies ideal for detailed astronomical observations.