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TMT is a next-generation observatory committed to supporting community-based astronomy through respect, inclusion and community stewardship.
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    Thirty Meter Telescope
    @TMTObservatory
    Jul 30
    Today the Government of Spain, with the European Investment Bank, announced a proposed financial framework to support building the Thirty Meter Telescope at the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos on La Palma. An offer of this scale reflects the commitment and long-term
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    Diana Morant
    @DianaMorantR
    Jul 29
    Hoy damos un paso decisivo para que La Palma pueda albergar el Telescopio de Treinta Metros (@TMTObservatory): el Gobierno de España, junto al Banco Europeo de Inversiones (@EIB), ha sido capaz de articular una propuesta que permitiría movilizar hasta 1.000 M€ para hacer
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    Thirty Meter Telescope
    @TMTObservatory
    Jul 14
    We had a great week at SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation in Copenhagen! 🔭 Our Project Manager, Fengchuan Liu, presented on the progress of the TMT, drawing a standing-room-only audience and reflecting the strong interest from the international astronomy community in
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    Thirty Meter Telescope
    @TMTObservatory
    Mar 26
    We’re excited to announce the successful completion of the Secondary Mirror (M2) Metrology & Polishing Equipment Final Design Review! @UAZOpticalSci has been leading this work since Spring 2025, developing the advanced tools needed to meet the mirror’s demanding optical
    A realistic simulation of the Thirty Meter Telescope's Secondary Mirror System. Image credit: TMT International Observatory
    CAD renderings of the sub-aperture Fizeau Test System for M2 optical surface metrology. Image credit: University of Arizona
    M2 Metrology and Polishing FDR participants at University of Arizona in Tucson and remote.
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    Thirty Meter Telescope
    @TMTObservatory
    Mar 18
    Major Milestone!🚨 The Stress Mirror Polishing FRR has been successfully completed by @India_TMT! This review marks the culmination of 9 years of work, including the construction and standup of a state-of-the-art polishing facility at @IIABengaluru and successful polishing &