# apex-telescope.org

- **Website:** <https://apex-telescope.org>
- **Primary alias:** `apex-telescope.org`

## Description

The Atacama Pathfinder Experiment (APEX) is an innovative astronomical initiative based in northern Chile, renowned for its 12-meter radio telescope located at 5,100 meters above sea level. Established in 2005, APEX serves as a vital research facility for scientists around the globe, providing state-of-the-art instrumentation for observing millimeter and sub-millimeter wavelengths. The facility is strategically positioned in the Atacama Desert, where its dry atmosphere offers exceptional visibility of celestial phenomena often obscured by interstellar matter.

APEX features a versatile array of instruments, including nFLASH, SEPIA, and CONCERTO, designed for a wide range of scientific investigations into the cold and dusty regions of the universe. By allowing researchers to apply for observational time, APEX facilitates pivotal studies that advance our understanding of the cosmos. With ongoing workshops and a dedicated community, APEX continues to push the boundaries of modern astrophysics, contributing invaluable data and insights into the mysteries of the universe.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Astronomy _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/ApexTelescope)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/Atacama-Pathfinder-EXperiment-APEX-141984649180307)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idkpMqEoyq/w/571/h/350/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1721905750824)
- icon _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idkpMqEoyq/w/120/h/120/theme/dark/icon.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1721905750964)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Pink | #d7a58c | accent |
| Astronaut | #294a70 | dark |
| Alabaster | #fbfbfb | light |

## Fonts

- Merriweather Sans — asset _(google)_
- -apple-system — asset _(system)_

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