Giant Magellan Telescope

World's largest telescope to explore universe's deepest secrets

World's largest telescope to explore universe's deepest secrets

Profs. Wendy Freedman, Angela Olinto discuss UChicago’s role in international partnership to construct the Giant Magellan Telescope


Giant Magellan Telescope’s international partners approve start of construction phase

Giant Magellan Telescope’s international partners approve start of construction phase

Wendy Freedman, world-leading astronomer, joins UChicago faculty Wendy Freedman

Wendy Freedman, world-leading astronomer, joins UChicago faculty

Richard Kron to chair Science Advisory Committee of Giant Magellan Telescope

Richard Kron to chair Science Advisory Committee of Giant Magellan Telescope

Giant telescope could solve deep mysteries

Giant telescope could solve deep mysteries

Search for dark matter, dark energy, and origins of galaxies leads to Andes Mountains.


Steve Koppes

Eckhardt Center to foster precision science

Eckhardt Center to foster precision science

Innovative building will enrich tradition in physical sciences and house trailblazing new institute.


Steve Koppes

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Wendy Freedman

Title: John and Marion Sullivan University Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Expertise: Giant Magellan Telescope, Cosmology, Dark energy, Supernovas

Departmental website: https://astrophysics.uchicago.edu/people/profile/wendy-l.-freedman/