>Actual construction officially began on 26 May 2017, and a technical first light is planned for March 2029. First scientific observations are planned for December 2030.
(From Wikipedia)
Fingers crossed!
KertenKelarr on
Can we get some volunteers there its taking too long to build lol
Getrightguy on
Can anyone fill me in on what this will be capable of doing, compared to something like James Webb?
Smaptey on
I love it and I can’t wait to see what it teaches us.
That being said that name is incredibly lame
Aprilnmay666 on
Wonderful!
PaulBunyun_42 on
Are they secretly building a second one off the coast of Japan?
lagrime_mie on
I didnt know about this telescope, But I guessed, and I was right, Its located in chile!!!!!!
JustSomeGuy_TX on
Assuming starlink garbage doesn’t block the entire view by then.
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>Actual construction officially began on 26 May 2017, and a technical first light is planned for March 2029. First scientific observations are planned for December 2030.
(From Wikipedia)
Fingers crossed!
Can we get some volunteers there its taking too long to build lol
Can anyone fill me in on what this will be capable of doing, compared to something like James Webb?
I love it and I can’t wait to see what it teaches us.
That being said that name is incredibly lame
Wonderful!
Are they secretly building a second one off the coast of Japan?
I didnt know about this telescope, But I guessed, and I was right, Its located in chile!!!!!!
Assuming starlink garbage doesn’t block the entire view by then.