Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT)

The Giant Magellan Telescope

The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) is the next generation optical/IR telescope, and will have the resolving power of a 24.5-meter primary mirror. It is being developed by a consortium of universities in the USA, along with the Australian National University.

GMT Detailed Design Phase (DDP)

AAL is currently investigating options for participating in the GMT DDP. Details will be published on this website when available.

Australian GMT Project Office (AGMTPO)

AAL and ANU have signed a contract to establish the AGMTPO at ANU. The AGMTPO will act as the major point of contact between Australian GMT activities, the GMT office in Pasadena and Australian stakeholders. For the next year, AGMTPO will primarily focus on disseminating information about the project to academics, industry and the general public, and will act as a clearing house for all enquiries about the GMT project. Further information can be found at the AGMTPO website. The project office will also prepare the case for funds from the astronomy NCRIS strategic options to be used for years two and three of the GMT DDP.