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The Universe Awaits, Giant Magellan Telescope

Giant Magellan Telescope advances to National Science Foundation final design phase

Highly reflective, silvery surface, finished mirror for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's telescope

U of A astronomers celebrate first look at the universe from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

GMT S3 installed on support system prototype for the first time

Giant Magellan Telescope Begins Primary Mirror Support System Testing

Components inside the support cell of Giant Magellan Telescope

Testing begins at U of A for Giant Magellan Telescope's high-tech mirror support structure

UA finishes work on 1st of massive mirrors

Giant Magellan Telescope Mirror 2 (GMT2)

Making Mirrors for the Sun

Out of the Oven

Employee Q&A: Steward Observatory Mirror Lab Software Engineer Greg Gasson

Mirror Casting Event for the Giant Magellan Telescope

Second GMT Mirror Casting to Begin

Second Giant Magellan Telescope Mirror Casting Set for Saturday

UA Mirror Lab Works Full Tilt on Huge Scope

UA makes mirrors for world's largest telescope

UA Telescope Pioneer to Receive Medal Minted Close to Home

Telescope Mirror Casting Strengthens Scientific Ties Between U.S. and Mexico