NOAO > Developing the Future > Giant Segmented Mirror Telescope
NOAO > Developing the Future > Giant Segmented Mirror Telescope |
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The Giant Segmented-Mirror Telescope is a 30-m class O/IR telescope recommended as a high priority for the coming decade by the McKee-Taylor Decadal Survey report. NOAO, through its New Initiatives Office, has initiated an effort to develop viable design concepts for this telescope. This work depends on substantial community involvement in all phases and aspects, from understanding the scientific drivers to carrying out the technical design studies. One of the early challenges is to achieve a deeper understanding of the scientific capabilities that will drive design decisions for GSMT and its instruments.
See Also:
Planning the GSMT, NOAO Newsletter article
GSMT Technical Development [pdf file] from the NOAO Long Range Plan
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NOAO is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), Inc. under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. Last updated 28-Mar-01. |
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