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Spain has offered up to 400 million euros to relocate and continue the development of the Thirty Meter Telescope from Hawaii to La Palma in the Canary Islands, aiming to preserve this major astronomical project amid potential U.S. funding cuts and political controversies.
Spain is willing to invest up to €400 million to host the Thirty Meter Telescope on La Palma in the Canary Islands, marking a significant shift in international astronomy collaboration and a potential loss of prestige for the U.S.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is facing a budget cap that may force it to choose between funding the construction of either the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) or the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), both American-led projects. The proposed cap is less than the projected cost of either telescope, potentially jeopardizing one of the projects. The decision could impact the global coverage of astronomical observations, as each telescope has been designed to complement the other in different hemispheres. The NSF's decision will have significant implications for the future of ground-based astronomy and the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is facing pressure to choose between funding two major telescopes, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), due to budget constraints. Both telescopes are equally important and are expected to work together to advance astronomy. The decision is expected by May, and the outcome will impact the future of U.S. astronomy and its leadership in the field.
The National Science Board has recommended that the United States commit $1.6 billion to build an "extremely large telescope," but the decision on which of the two competing proposals, the Giant Magellan Telescope in Chile or the Thirty Meter Telescope in Hawaii, remains uncertain. With each telescope expected to cost over $3 billion, funding even one would consume most of the National Science Foundation's typical construction budget, prompting consideration of broader priorities and potential impact on other disciplines.
The US National Science Board has recommended capping the National Science Foundation's contributions to giant telescope projects at $1.6 billion, potentially forcing the agency to choose between funding the Giant Magellan Telescope in Chile or the Thirty Meter Telescope in Hawaii due to a funding shortfall. The decision could impact US astronomers' access to these telescopes and their ability to conduct groundbreaking astronomical research, with implications for US leadership in astronomy.