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ELT Telescope Dome Completed, Promises Cosmic Discoveries by 2028

1/20/2025

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The European Southern Observatory's Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in Chile's Atacama Desert has reached a remarkable milestone with the completion of its dome frame. Set to capture its first light by 2028, this colossal telescope, boasting a 128-foot primary mirror, will delve into the mysteries of exoplanets and the universe's expansion, promising groundbreaking discoveries.

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The European Southern Observatory's Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in Chile's Atacama Desert has reached a remarkable milestone with the completion of its dome frame. Set to capture its first light by 2028, this colossal telescope, boasting a 128-foot primary mirror, will delve into the mysteries of exoplanets and the universe's expansion, promising groundbreaking discoveries.