European Extremely Large Telescope

2028 (planned)39.3 m mirrorESO

LocationChile

Year2028 (planned)

Size39.3 m mirror

OperatorESO

About European Extremely Large Telescope

The largest optical/near-infrared telescope in the world when completed. The main mirror is 39.3 m across, made of 798 segments. Cost 1.3 billion euros. Located on Cerro Armazones at 3,046 m. Will image Earth-sized exoplanets directly.

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