Mega Marvel: Giant Magellan Telescope Achieves Major Milestone

Architecture and Engineering firm, IDOM, completes successful final design review for one of the largest mechanized smart buildings in the world.

Set to be operational by the early 2030s, the Giant Magellan Telescope has completed its design phase with IDOM and will be constructed in Chile. This technologically superior facility will enhance observational capabilities with its fast-rotating, massive enclosure, and advanced optics, outperforming existing telescopes like the Hubble.

Giant Magellan Telescope Enclosure Ready for Construction