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Top Telescope Control of 2018

The highest-rated telescope control of 2018, ranked by community votes on Peakd.

Showing live rankings. Historical snapshots will appear once daily snapshots begin.

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Mauna Kea Observatory

Located in Hawaii, it is one of the world's premier astronomical research facilities.

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Very Large Telescope (VLT)

The Very Large Telescope (VLT) is made up of four separate optical telescopes (the Antu telescope, the Kueyen telescope, the Melipal telescope, and the Yepun telescope) organized in an array formation

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Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope

The Square Kilometre Array will be a multi-purpose radio telescope that will play a major role in answering key questions in modern astrophysics and cosmology

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Green Bank Telescope

Located in West Virginia, it is one of the world's largest fully steerable radio telescopes.

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Starry Night

planetarium software

Rankings reflect community votes. Daily snapshots preserve historical positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best telescope control in 2018?

Based on community votes, Mauna Kea Observatory is the highest-rated telescope control of 2018, ranked #1 by the community.

How are annual rankings calculated?

Peakd annual rankings reflect trust-weighted community votes. Daily snapshots capture rank positions, and the most recent snapshot for the year is displayed. Rankings cannot be manipulated by companies.

What changed from 2017?

Rankings shift as the community votes. New entrants may appear while others drop. Compare with the 2017 rankings to see movement.

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