The Giant Magellan Telescope project is gearing up for a crucial 12–24 months, with their final design phase underway as the team behind the project seek further funding to make the dream of the 25.4-meter (83 feet) multi-mirror telescope a reality.
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) Consortium of 16 universities and research institutions held their first ever summit on April 14th. The summit acted as a way to update academics, the media and the public on how design and construction of the telescope is proceeding following the National Science Foundation (NSF) officially advancing the project to its final design phase in the summer of 2025.
