43 m
Exact projection proportions
Both visible axes passed the 3% tolerance check.
Subaru Telescope Enclosure (Current)
The cylindrical rotating enclosure of the Subaru Telescope on Maunakea is represented in its current completed appearance, with its observing shutter closed and without adjoining structures, terrain or temporary equipment. Official enclosure dimensions are 43 m high and 40 m in base diameter.
Dimensions
- Height
- 43 m
- Width
- 40 m
- Weight
- 2,000 t
Quick facts
- Enclosure height
- 43 m
- Base diameter
- 40 m
- Enclosure mass
- 2000 t
- Outer wall
- aluminium panels
Subaru Telescope Enclosure (Current) · Size infographic
Related objects
Sources and measurement33 References
Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.
Measurement basis
The visible outer axes are the enclosure's 40 m base diameter and 43 m total height; telescope dimensions are excluded.