World’s largest optical Telescope to be ready by 2028

The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) will begin operations in 2028 and will be one of humanity’s most significant scientific achievements. Its primary mirror will be four times the size of a tennis court, and its light-gathering ability will be 40 times greater than that of the James Webb Space Telescope.

According to ABC News, once operational, the ELT will be recognized as the most powerful optical telescope in the world.

Davide Diana, one of the project managers for the ELT...