World's Largest (and Least-Creatively Named) Telescope Approved For Construction

The European Extremely Large Telescope, seen here in an artist's rendering, will be the largest of its kind once it's completed in 2024.

The European Extremely Large Telescope will narrowly beat out Hawaii's Thirty Meter Telescope once it's completed.

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