The telescope passed the halfway point in its development and construction in July 2023, with the expected completion and first light set for March 2029
almost there!
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Pshaw. Wake me up when we get to The Telescope of Devastation.
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Unless someone's fey-king them, looks like the skeleton of the dome is about finished. About 3-2/3 years to go.