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The heart of a giant telescope | Space photo of the day for Feb. 9, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published

There are a lot of moving pieces when it comes to building the world's largest telescope.

Astronomy
A drone shot showing a metal domed building against a desert peak in Chile

Extremely Large Telescope under construction | Space photo of the day for Dec. 10, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published

Once completed, this telescope will help usher in a new era of astronomy.

Astronomy
A large orange sun illuminates the scaffolding of a dome where a telescope is being built, along with cranes next to it.

Sunrise silhouettes the world's largest telescope | Space photo of the day for Sept. 17, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published

Astronomy isn’t just about distant stars; it’s also about the human effort here on Earth that makes it possible to extend our vision out into the cosmos.

Astronomy
A domed building is under construction in the middle of a desert, surrounded by cranes and machines and scaffolding.

Extremely Large Telescope gets a roof | Space photo of the day for August 5, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published

The world's largest optical telescope is still under construction but is raising the roof on its progress.

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Astronomy
Artist’s Illustration of the European Extremely Large Telescope

Biggest-Ever Telescope Approved for Construction

By Mike Wall Published

Space Exploration