Giant Magellan Telescope, Gregorian telescope at Las Campanas Observatory, Chile.
The Giant Magellan Telescope features seven segmented mirrors spanning 25.448 meters in diameter at an elevation of 2516 meters in the Atacama Desert.
The telescope construction represents a milestone in astronomical research, continuing the legacy established by Las Campanas Observatory since its founding in 1969.
International research institutions collaborate at this location, advancing scientific knowledge through observational technologies and astronomical discoveries in the southern hemisphere.
The telescope site benefits from over 300 nights of clear skies annually, minimal light pollution, and steady atmospheric conditions for optimal astronomical observations.
The seven large mirrors work together to capture light from distant celestial bodies, enabling detailed studies of exoplanets and galaxy formation.
Location: Coquimbo Region
Location: Atacama Region
Elevation above the sea: 2,516 m
Height: 65 m
Diameter: 3.2 m
Part of: US Extremely Large Telescope Program
Website: https://giantmagellan.org
GPS coordinates: -29.04833,-70.68361
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37
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