National Large Optical Telescope ( NLOT )
About NLOT The 13.7 meter National Large Optical Telescope (NLOT) is India's next-generation flagship ground-based astronomical facility, designed to place the country at the forefront of global observational astronomy. Located at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh, NLOT will provide unprecedented sensitivity, angular resolution, and spectroscopic capability in the optical and infrared regimes. With nearly fifteen times the collecting area of India's existing 4-meter class telescopes and advanced adaptive optics for diffraction-limited performance in infrared, NLOT will enable transformative science across astrophysics while ensuring sustained national access to a world-class facility. Why NLOT Matters Modern astronomy is driven by large multi-wavelength facilities such as JWST, LSST, SKA, and gravitational-wave observatories. To fully exploit discoveries from these missions, deep and rapid optical–infrared follow-up is essential. NLOT is designed to serve p...