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Chinese telescope in Chile sparks global tensions
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
In the barren expanse of northern Chile’s Atacama Desert, a scientific proposal has ignited a global political debate. What might have once been regarded as a neutral act of international collaboration in astronomy has now turned into a complex issue straddling diplomacy, national security, an...
Stargazing in Namibia with Sisco Auala and Marc Wolt
Friday, June 28, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
Namibia's exceptionally dark skies offer some of the best conditions for astronomical observations globally. Dr. Sisco Auala and Marc Klein Wolt highlight the significance of Namibia's contributions to global astronomy through projects like the Africa Millimetre Telescope. Stargazing in N...
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...