In Chile, it began construction of the world's largest telescope
In the Atacama Desert (Chile) began construction of the world's largest telescope GMT, which will mirror diameter of 25.4 meters. Solemnly laid the first stone of Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.
In Chile, it began construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT). The procedure for the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone in the Atacama Desert held Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. According to Bachelet, GMT will open new horizons for the study of outer space, as the quality of his shots in 10 times greater than the images obtained from the "Hubble".
Reflector GMT will be the largest among all earthly counterparts. The diameter of its mirror, consisting of 7 segments, reaches 25.4 meters. The height of the protective dome is comparable to the 22-storeyed house. The main purpose of the new telescope is the study of black holes and cosmic objects outside our solar system. Scientists plan to study the ancient galaxies, planets, among which may be double the Earth. Ready GMT telescope design will be at a height of 2.5 km above sea level. Commissioning is scheduled for 2021. In the construction of participating companies from Chile, the US, Brazil and South Korea.
In the Atacama Desert (Chile) began construction of the world's largest telescope GMT, which will mirror diameter of 25.4 meters. Solemnly laid the first stone of Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.
In Chile, it began construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT). The procedure for the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone in the Atacama Desert held Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. According to Bachelet, GMT will open new horizons for the study of outer space, as the quality of his shots in 10 times greater than the images obtained from the "Hubble".
Reflector GMT will be the largest among all earthly counterparts. The diameter of its mirror, consisting of 7 segments, reaches 25.4 meters. The height of the protective dome is comparable to the 22-storeyed house. The main purpose of the new telescope is the study of black holes and cosmic objects outside our solar system. Scientists plan to study the ancient galaxies, planets, among which may be double the Earth. Ready GMT telescope design will be at a height of 2.5 km above sea level. Commissioning is scheduled for 2021. In the construction of participating companies from Chile, the US, Brazil and South Korea.
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