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ELT Telescope Nears Completion, Set for 2028 Discoveries

1/29/2025

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The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in northern Chile is taking shape, now 60% complete. With its colossal 39.3-meter mirror crafted from 798 segments, this €1.45 billion marvel aims to unveil the mysteries of exoplanets and ancient galaxies. Anticipation builds as the first observations are set for 2028, promising groundbreaking discoveries.

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The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in northern Chile is taking shape, now 60% complete. With its colossal 39.3-meter mirror crafted from 798 segments, this €1.45 billion marvel aims to unveil the mysteries of exoplanets and ancient galaxies. Anticipation builds as the first observations are set for 2028, promising groundbreaking discoveries.