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Permanut

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5. I've also been looking for more information..

Reply to Judi Lynn (Reply #3)

Sun Jul 28, 2024, 03:49 PM

Jul 2024

I'm guessing these are all optical telescopes, but I have no evidence yet to support that guess.

One comment about the Vera T Rubin telescope is also intriguing, about mapping the entire sky.

I'm not an astronomer, but I wouldn't think the entire sky would ever be visible from that far south

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World's largest telescope continues taking shape on Chilean mountain (photos) [View all] Judi Lynn Jul 2024 OP

Bottom image True Dough Jul 2024 #1

It surely does, True Dough! Amazing. Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #4

Another gem from astronomy, thanks Judi Lynn.. Permanut Jul 2024 #2

Have been trying to find a map showing where the Tropic of Capricorn runs in relation to these astounding telescopes! Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #3

I've also been looking for more information.. Permanut Jul 2024 #5

Marcachile.cl, which seems to be a national cheerleading site for Chile.. Permanut Jul 2024 #7

Found an article mentioning the Tropic of Capricorn, Atacama Desert, and telescopes! Woohoo! Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #6