Giant Magellan Telescope

The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) under construction in Chile is the first U.S.-led of a new generation of extremely large telescopes. Its seven mirrors will span 25 meters. UT Austin is a founding partner in the collaboration, which includes several other U.S. universities and partner institutions from around the world. The telescope is expected to see first light in the next decade. 

More information is available at the project website.