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07/24/2026

Chile no solo observa el universo: también está construyendo la próxima generación de descubrimientos astronómicos.

En entrevista con Cooperativa Ciencia, nuestro vicepresidente y representante en Chile, Oscar Contreras-Villarroel, abordó el avance del Telescopio Magallanes Gigante, que se está construyendo en el Observatorio Las Campanas, entre las regiones de Atacama y Coquimbo.

Con siete de los espejos más grandes del mundo y una nueva generación de instrumentos científicos, permitirá estudiar el universo con un nivel de detalle sin precedentes: desde atmósferas de exoplanetas y posibles señales de vida, hasta algunas de las grandes interrogantes sobre la materia oscura y la evolución del cosmos.

Durante la conversación, destacó el rol estratégico de Chile como plataforma mundial para la astronomía, las oportunidades que infraestructuras científicas de esta escala abren para el desarrollo regional, la formación de capital humano especializado y la importancia de proteger los cielos oscuros del norte del país: un patrimonio natural escaso y clave para la el desarrollo de la ciencia y el futuro del país.

Revisa la entrevista completa aquí: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL2PLcoHOkE

Usando siete de los espejos más grandes del mundo, el Telescopio Ma...

07/07/2026

Today, the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) announced an increased investment in the Giant Magellan Telescope, bringing its total commitment to nearly $110 million and strengthening the Republic of Korea’s leadership as the project’s third-largest partner.

The investment advances the development of two next-generation scientific instruments and keeps the observatory on the critical path through the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Facilities Final Design Phase.

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The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) announced an increased investment in the Giant Magellan Telescope, bringing its total commitment to nearly $110 million.

04/17/2026

Hoy marcamos un hito para la ciencia en Chile.

Celebramos la firma de una alianza estratégica junto al Gobierno Regional de Coquimbo Gobierno Regional Coquimbo para impulsar la astronomía y posicionar a la región como un referente científico y tecnológico a nivel internacional.

Con el apoyo de Exploratorium daremos vida al primer centro nacional de visitantes y educación en astronomía.

👉 Sé parte de este gran paso hacia el futuro
🔗 Conoce más en https://coquimbo.giantmagellan.org/

04/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Giant Magellan Summit 2026!

From inspiring talks to behind-the-scenes insights, it was an incredible opportunity to connect with scientists, engineers, and global partners working to advance the future of astronomy during International .

Missed it or want to watch again? Watch the full summit recording:

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04/10/2026

We’re excited to share an exclusive look at one of our next-generation science instruments, the Giant Magellan Telescope Large Earth Finder, or G-CLEF.

Join us at the Giant Magellan Summit on April 14 to hear from Dr. Andrew Szentgyorgyi of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. He’ll share how G-CLEF will enable us to search for and study the atmospheres of Earth-like planets, and what’s next in instrument fabrication.

Register now: https://summit.giantmagellan.org/

04/08/2026

Join us at the Giant Magellan Summit on April 14 to hear from Jeff Kimberly, CEO of Ingersoll Machine Tools, for a manufacturing update on our telescope mount. The mount will support and protect seven of the world’s largest mirrors as they track celestial objects across the night sky.

Register now: https://summit.giantmagellan.org/.

04/08/2026

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Step inside the world of the Giant Magellan Telescope — where engineering, science, and global collaboration are shaping the future of astronomy.

Join us at the Giant Magellan Summit to get a behind-the-scenes look at progress toward first light in the 2030s.

Register now: https://summit.giantmagellan.org/

04/07/2026

Global collaboration is driving the Giant Magellan Telescope forward. Our consortium has already invested over $1 billion — and that momentum is only building.

During this year’s Giant Magellan Summit, we will announce a major new investment to accelerate the development of telescope infrastructure and advanced science instruments.

Join us as we celebrate this new commitment.

Register now: https://summit.giantmagellan.org/.

04/03/2026

As we look toward the future of the Giant Magellan Telescope, we are preparing to unveil a significant new collaboration in the Coquimbo Region. This upcoming milestone will focus on consolidating a strategic pathway for astronomy. It’s set to transform how we engage with the public and strengthen our collective efforts to protect the world’s most pristine dark skies.

Want to be the first to hear the details? We’re sharing the full story at the Giant Magellan Summit during International .

Register now: https://summit.giantmagellan.org/

04/02/2026

Under the leadership of our new President, Daniel Jaffe, the Giant Magellan Telescope is entering a critical phase — advancing through the Major Facilities Final Design Phase and preparing for first light in the 2030s.

At our inaugural Giant Magellan Summit, Dr. Jaffe will outline what comes next — and why it matters for the future of discovery.

Join us on April 14. Register at the link in bio.