Where are we with the construction of our Extremely Large Telescope (ELT)?
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To account for some delays, we've updated the ELT schedule, which now has the following main milestones π
ποΈ Telescope first light (first test observations) expected in March 2029
ποΈ Instruments installed and commissioned over the course of 2029 and 2030
ποΈ Scientific first light (first observations with scientific instruments) expected in December 2030
Read more: https://www.eso.org/public/announcements/ann25001/
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