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Good News and Bad News for Astronomers’ Biggest Dream

March 08, 2024

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The National Science Foundation takes a step (just one) toward an “extremely large telescope.”

Dennis Overbye | NYTimes Science | Disclosure

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Good News and Bad News for Astronomers’ Biggest Dream

The National Science Foundation takes a step (just one) toward an “extremely large telescope.”

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