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Planning is underway for the new super giant Magellan Telescope -- it will be the largest mirror ever on ground based telescopes, according to the link.
http://www.gmto.org/
http://www.gmto.org/
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) is a ground-based astronomical telescope currently under construction in Chile. It will be one of the largest and most powerful telescopes in the world, consisting of seven 8.4-meter mirrors arranged in a hexagonal shape.
The GMT is currently projected to be completed in the 2020s. However, the exact date may vary depending on funding and construction progress.
The GMT will have a resolving power ten times greater than that of the Hubble Space Telescope and will be able to capture images with 10 times the sharpness of the Keck Observatory. It will also have a wider field of view and will be able to observe fainter objects with greater clarity.
The GMT will enable scientists to study a wide range of astronomical phenomena, from exoplanets and black holes to the evolution of the universe. It will also advance our understanding of dark matter and dark energy and provide insights into the origins of the universe.
The GMT will not only advance our knowledge of the universe, but it will also have practical applications such as aiding in the search for habitable planets and potentially helping to detect and mitigate any potential asteroid threats to Earth. Additionally, the construction and operation of the GMT will create jobs and stimulate the economy in the surrounding communities in Chile.