Giant Magellan telescope begins primary mirror support system testing
The Giant Magellan Telescope today announced the successful installation of one of its completed 8.4-meter-diameter primary ...
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The new Giant Magellan Telescope
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) will weight 2.4 million-pounds and may revolutionize our understanding of the universe. It uses seven giant mirrors to collect and focus the light to a point and ...
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Giant Telescopes of Tomorrow
Giant Magellan Telescope The GMT is one of several large ... and planets outside our solar system—as well as the formation of galaxies and the growth of black holes. Like its competitor giant ...
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Giant Magellan Telescope Enclosure Ready for Construction (VIDEO)
In June 2024, the Giant Magellan Telescope's enclosure passed its final design review and is now ready for construction in Chile. The 65-meter-tall enclosure will be one of the largest mechanized ...