Sites for Gamma-ray Astronomy in Argentina
A. C. Rovero, G. E. Romero, I. Allekotte, X. Bertou, E. Colombo, A., Etchegoyen, B. Garcia, D. Garcia-Lambas, H. Levato, M. C. Medina, H. Muriel,, P. Recabarren
TL;DR
This paper identifies and describes seven potential sites in Argentina suitable for installing large gamma-ray observatories, focusing on altitude, infrastructure, and climate conditions.
Contribution
It provides a detailed assessment of seven candidate sites in Argentina for gamma-ray astronomy installations, emphasizing infrastructure and climatology.
Findings
Seven candidate sites identified at altitudes from 2500 to 4500 m.
Highest sites located in La Puna region.
El Leoncito Observatory offers excellent infrastructure.
Abstract
We have searched for possible sites in Argentina for the installation of large air Cherenkov telescope arrays and water Cherenkov systems. At present seven candidates are identified at altitudes from 2500 to 4500 m. The highest sites are located at the Northwest of the country, in La Puna. Sites at 2500 and 3100 m are located in the West at El Leoncito Observatory, with excellent infrastructure. A description of these candidate sites is presented with emphasis on infrastructure and climatology.
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