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Federal budget proposal threatens future of thirty meter telescope
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
The proposed elimination of federal funding for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) marks a potentially pivotal moment in the trajectory of American astronomy and space science. According to a recent announcement tied to the new federal budget proposal from the Trump administration, funding for the TMT...
The Giant Magellan telescope mount fabrication starts
Thursday, August 29, 2024 by Richard Harris
In an exciting development for the world of astronomy, the fabrication of the mount for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) has officially commenced in Rockford, Illinois. This marks a significant milestone for what is set to be one of the most powerful telescopes ever constructed, promising to unloc...
Giant Magellan Telescope consortium welcomes ASIAA
Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Richard Harris
The Giant Magellan Telescope welcomes the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), a distinguished Taiwanese research institute, into its international consortium. ASIAA's inclusion expands the consortium to 14 international research institutions, underscoring Giant Magel...