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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