Physical 3D puzzle of the giant Magellan telescope
Magellan, telescope
31 parts
Size Assembled: 10 x 11 x 9 cm
Suitable for children 7 years and older
Difficulty: 2/5
Playing time: 40 min
Caution, choking hazard Not suitable for children under 3 years of age
Swallowable small parts
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) is a planned giant telescope at the Las Campanas Observatory in the highlands of Chile, which is scheduled for completion in 2029. After completion it will consist of 7 primary mirrors, each with a diameter of 8.4 m. After its precise calibration it will have about ten times the resolution (selectivity) of the Hubble Space Telescope. Its name evokes the "kinship" with the two Magellan telescopes of the Chilean Las Campanas Observatory.