All systems go for construction of world's largest optical telescope

The construction of the largest optical telescope ever built has moved one step closer today, with US$500 million in funding now committed from 11 international partners. Set to be the world's biggest and most powerful, the Giant Magellan Telescope is constructed from seven huge mirrors that will span a total of 25.4 meters, bringing in six times more light than any other large telescope. It is also claimed that the instrument will be able to resolve images up to ten times more clearly than the space-based Hubble telescope... Continue Reading All systems go for construction of world's largest optical telescope

Section: Space

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• Magellan
• Astronomy
• Telescope
• World's Largest

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