MAGIC

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MAGIC (Major Atmospheric Gamma-Ray Imaging Cherenkov Telescope) is a telescope detecting cherenkov light produced by gamma rays colliding with particles of the earth atmosphere and thus enables ground based gamma ray astronomy.

MAGIC main mirror with detector in prime focus

Surroundings of MAGIC at Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma, Canary islands

MAGIC main mirror and surroundings

MAGIC main mirror

MAGIC main mirror with laser reference beams for active control

MAGIC I (left) and MAGIC II (right)
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