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Pierre Auger Observatory

The world’s largest cosmic-ray observatory, combining a vast surface-detector array with fluorescence telescopes to investigate the highest-energy particles in nature.

Identity

Name
Pierre Auger Observatory
Region
SA
Slug
pierre-auger-observatory
Type
observatory

Details

Description
The world’s largest cosmic-ray observatory, combining a vast surface-detector array with fluorescence telescopes to investigate the highest-energy particles in nature.
Latitude
-35.4633159
Location
Observatorio Pierre Auger, 304, Avenida San Martín (Norte), Malargüe, Distrito Ciudad de Malargüe, Departamento Malargüe, Mendoza, Argentina
Longitude
-69.5848159
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
public

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Creation Time
7/11/2026, 11:44:59 PM
Updated Time
7/11/2026, 11:44:59 PM