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R1203 of the Astronomy-Mathematics Building, National Taiwan University
- Speaker Name
Robert Shelton (GMTO)
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Definitive
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Giant Magellan Telescope: Current Status and Future Promise
2024-12-03 10:00 - 11:00
Abstract:
This presentation discusses the role of the Founders of the GMT, with reference to their financial, technical, and governance support. The status of the GMT site in Chile will be reviewed including our formal status with the Chilean government. Turning to the telescope itself, the initial suite of instruments will be presented in the context of the scientific capabilities of the GMT. Finally, we will look ahead to key decisions from the US National Science Foundation and future funding of the GMT.
