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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

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

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