With support from Parque Explora, Red Aprender, and leading community organizations across Chile and the United States, the Giant Magellan Telescope launches Universo Expansivo, a free multisensory astronomy education program for both informal and formal learning environments. https://lnkd.in/gYnD9zxQ
Giant Magellan Telescope
Research Services
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World’s most powerful telescope designed to discover the unknown. The Universe Awaits™
About us
World’s most powerful telescope designed to discover the unknown. The Universe Awaits™
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http://www.giantmagellan.org
External link for Giant Magellan Telescope
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Pasadena, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
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Primary
300 N. Lake Avenue
14th Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101, US
Employees at Giant Magellan Telescope
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Jean Souza, PE
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Randy Stringer
CFO ∙ Board Relations ∙ Management Consulting ∙ Strategic Planning ∙ Fractional CFO/Head of FP&A ∙ Technology Finance ∙ Enterprise PMO ∙ Former…
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King-Ming Lam
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Kevin Mills
Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel at the Giant Magellan Telescope
Updates
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“Universo Expansivo reflects the Giant Magellan’s priority in making astronomy more accessible,” shares Education and Outreach Manager Valerie Hirschberg, M.Ed. Read about the program and explore resources during The International Astronomical Union's #100HoursOfAstronomy. https://lnkd.in/gYnD9zxQ
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I had the incredible experience of visiting the Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO) at a breathtaking 5,640 meters (18,500 feet) atop Cerro Chajnantor in the Chilean Andes. Huge thanks to Dr. Miyata-san, TAO’s Director, for his expert guidance! 🙏 Through my work with the Giant Magellan Telescope, I’ve seen how science can bring people and nations together. Observatories like TAO show the power of global collaboration and science diplomacy, unlocking the mysteries of the universe. 🌌💡 What’s also amazing is the ongoing effort to collaborate with local communities, ensuring science and society grow together. It’s a privilege to be part of this incredible journey! 🌱🤝 -- Tuve la increíble oportunidad de visitar el Tokyo Atacama Observatory a 5,640msnm en la cima de Cerro Chajnantor, en el Desierto de Atacama. ¡Un enorme agradecimiento al Dr. Miyata-san, Director del TAO, por su excelente guía! 🙏 A través de mi trabajo con el Telescopio Magallanes Gigante, he visto cómo la ciencia puede unir a personas y naciones. Observatorios como TAO muestran el poder de la colaboración global y la diplomacia científica, desentrañando los misterios del universo. 🌌💡 Lo que también es asombroso es el esfuerzo continuo por colaborar con las comunidades locales, asegurando que ciencia y sociedad crezcan juntas. ¡Es un privilegio ser parte de este increíble viaje! 🌱🤝 #ScienceDiplomacy #GiantMagellanTelescope #Atacama #Innovation #Collaboration #Astronomy
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“Embracing the creation of diverse learning experiences opens new mental pathways,” shares Francisca Schweitzer, Executive Director of Red Aprender. The Universo Expansivo Program lesson plans, designed by Red Aprender, engage students in learning about astronomical phenomena through multisensory activities. Explore resources at https://lnkd.in/gdQgXTbX
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¡Continuamos con las #astroexpediciones en Quellón! Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory y NOC Chile siguen con su ruta, haciendo talleres para niños de diversas edades en los establecimientos educacionales Escuela de Coinco, Liceo Bicentenario Pablo Freire, Escuela Eulogia Bórquez Pérez y el Jardín Angelito. Aún quedan dos días de actividades, para seguir preparando a los niños y jóvenes para observar de manera segura el eclipse solar anular (parcial en la zona) del próximo 2 de octubre.
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Celebrate 100 Hours of Astronomy and 100 Years of the Planetarium https://buff.ly/3BuMTCc
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The Giant Magellan Telescope's optical performance relies on a wavefront-control strategy for controlling its light-collecting surfaces and adaptive optics. Over the past year, we have successfully operated two testbeds and prototype wavefront sensors to demonstrate two major optical performance milestones. Read about these milestones here: https://lnkd.in/gVBMda4E
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📣 Exciting 🔭 news! The Giant Magellan Telescope is featured in the latest issue of Engineering News-Record magazine. What an amazing opportunity to share the project's key milestones and work with Deputy Editor, Jeffrey Rubenstone. MANY thanks to the team members who shared their expertise and insights to bring this story to life, including Rebecca Bernstein and Bruce C. Bigelow (Giant Magellan Telescope); Tom Lorentz and Nerea Castro Hurtado (IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture); Buell Jannuzi (University of Arizona); and Jeff Kimberly (Ingersoll Machine Tools). And of course, working with the 🌟 team: Ryan Kallabis, Savannah Gasparo and Emily Richard. Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gJETpJdH #GiantMagellanTelescope #SpaceExploration #FutureOfAstronomy #EngineeringNewsRecord
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At the 79th United Nations General Assembly, world leaders have adopted the Pact for the Future — a bold commitment to tackle global challenges and embrace new opportunities for sustainable growth! 🌱💡 This pact resonates deeply with projects like the Giant Magellan Telescope as it aligns with our mission to push the boundaries of discovery and science diplomacy. Here’s how this global initiative aligns with our work: 🔭 Exploring the Stars for Peace: The Pact emphasizes the peaceful use of outer space 🌌, a principle that is central to Giant Magellan’s mission. As we build the most powerful telescope on Earth, we’re not only unlocking new mysteries of the universe but ensuring space remains a realm for research, collaboration, and peace — no arms race, just science! 🌟 Sustainability and Global Collaboration: From tackling climate change to fostering international partnerships. Together, we’re advancing the frontiers of knowledge while safeguarding the skies and our planet. 🚀 Empowering Future Generations: The next wave of innovators and explorers will be key to continuing this mission. We are committed to supporting young scientists and ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to shape the future of astronomy and beyond. The universe is vast, and so is our collective potential to shape a brighter, more sustainable future! 🌍💫 #PactForTheFuture #UNGA79 #GiantMagellanTelescope #SpaceForPeace #ScienceForGood #FutureOfAstronomy #SustainabilityGoals
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Celebrating the start of construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope mount at Ingersoll Machine Tools together with Northwestern University and CIERA Astrophysics. This will be the most powerful telescope on Earth and much of it is being built in Rockford IL right here in the USA!