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New Giant [1]

The fading sunlight reflects off the mirrors of the Giant Magellan Telescope, which is under construction in Chile, in this artist's concept. The mirrors, with a combined area larger than a tennis court, will allow astronomers to see deep into the early universe and to take pictures of planets orbiting other stars. McDonald Observatory is one of several partners in the telescope. [GMTO]

Giant Magellan Telescope
Artist's concept of Giant Magellan Telescope
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