Construction has started in Chile for the Giant Magellan Telescope, but concerns from Native Hawaiians have stalled on-site work for the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea.
Many astronomers hoped for NSF's support to cover the funding gap, but the National Science Board's actions indicate a probable choice between the two telescopes and a need for private funding.
#astronomy #ground-based-telescopes #funding-concerns #national-science-foundation #giant-telescopes
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