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Engineering Marvel: Sixth Mirror Cast

Engineering Marvel: Sixth Mirror Cast

March 5, 2021

Source: Business Wire

Rendering of inside GMT's enclosure (Graphic: Business Wire) — Damien Jemison, GMTO

The Giant Magellan Telescope announces fabrication of the sixth of seven of the world’s largest monolithic mirrors. Read more

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Components inside the support cell of Giant Magellan Telescope

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GMT and IDOM enclosure

Giant Magellan Telescope Enclosure Ready for Construction

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