Giant Magellan Telescope project casts 7th and final mirror (photos)
The first clear evidence of active volcanism on Venus is presented, based on a reanalysis of old images from the Magellan spacecraft. The new research suggests that Venus has at least 85,000 volcanoes on its surface, and potentially even more smaller ones.
A Fiery Surprise: Magellan Spacecraft Uncovers Signs of Active Volcanism on Venus
Volcanic Activity on Venus – Earth’s Evil Twin – Revealed in NASA’s Magellan Data
The heat flow and lithospheric thickness of Venus may be similar to those of Earth, according to analysis of data collected by the Magellan spacecraft.
$1B Giant Magellan Telescope to Have 4x the Resolution of James Webb
Mission Critical: Giant Magellan Telescope Ranked a National Priority
New documentary 'Search for the Edge of Space' is free on Magellan TV until Dec. 16
Building the World's Largest Telescope. The team building the Giant Magellan Telescope shares details about the unique production process. In a marvel of modern engineering that takes four years of effort, the 8.4-meter (28 feet) mirror manufacturing is well underway.
These Giant Mirrors Will Help Astronomers See to the Edges of the Universe. The four-year process of casting the sixth of seven primary mirrors for the Giant Magellan Telescope began this month.
The Giant Magellan Telescope’s 6th Mirror has Just Been Cast. One More to Go
Engineering marvel: Sixth mirror cast for Giant Magellan Telescope
