A innovative submillimeter telescope, at an exceptional site
The Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST) is a 6-meter diameter telescope in Chile’s Atacama Desert, at an elevation of 5600 meters (18,400 ft) above sea level.
Located at 5,600 meters (18,400 ft) on Cerro Chajnantor and overlooking the ALMA array, the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST) is a 6-meter (20 ft) instrument designed to operate at submillimeter to millimeter wavelengths.
The innovative optical design of FYST delivers a high-throughput, wide-field of view telescope capable of mapping the sky rapidly and efficiently. The high precision surface and superb site allows routine access to the 350 micron observing window; during the best weather conditions, operations at 200 microns will be possible.
The FYST telescope was designed and built by Vertex Antennentechnik GmbH. The construction of the telescope is nearing completion with first light expected in the 3rd quarter of 2026.
The CCAT collaboration is open to discussion with additional potential partners interested in participating in FYST science and technology development programs.