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UA Optics at Heart of Telescope Poised to Catch the Action in the Universe

UA Optics at Heart of Telescope

World's largest telescope ready for construction; lightweight honeycomb mirrors are world's most advanced design

Giant Magellan Telescope Poised to Enter Construction Phase

20 Tons of Glass, Fresh from the Oven

Giant Magellan Telescope will sport the world's largest mirrors

Giant Magellan Milestone

Giant Magellan Telescope Mirror 3 (GMT3)

The University of Arizona Mirror Lab is a one-of-a-kind assembly line

Giant Telescope Mirror for Future Observatory to Be Cast Saturday

Third mirror casting event for the Giant Magellan Telescop

Scientists Construct Huge 20-Ton Mirror for Next Mega-Telescope