Stargazing Discover the Capabilities of 25+ Meter Telescopes Beyond Engineering Projects

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25+ meter telescopes offer remarkable capabilities beyond engineering projects, including detailed imaging of solar-system objects that currently require space probes, and the ability to study Earth-sized exoplanets. They can also facilitate spectroscopic studies of the first stars and galaxies, potentially unveiling new astronomical phenomena. The unpredictability of discoveries that such powerful telescopes may yield excites many in the field. While some links provided may not work, resources like the OWL FAQ can offer additional insights. The advancements in telescope technology promise to significantly enhance our understanding of the universe.
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Other than an engineering project, what could we look at with a 25 m+ telescopes? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty_Meter_Telesco"
 
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“The possibilities appear remarkable, including images of solar-system objects that would require a space probe today, views of Earth-sized exoplanets, and spectroscopic studies of the first stars and galaxies. However, Hook is more excited by the discoveries she can't predict.”

Also, check out the links at the Astronomy magazine article. Most don't work, but the OWL link has a FAQ. I hope that this helps answer your question.
 

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