Liquid Mirrors, a Long Expected Reality

Traditional glass mirrors used in telescope manufacturing are very expensive and extremely hard to build, not to mention that they weigh a 'ton' and are incredibly difficult to maneuver. And then there's always the risk that once completed, they may not turn out to be perfect f... [ read more >> ]

Image of the 6 meter liquid mirror equipping the Large Zenith Telescope experiment

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Image credits: University of British Columbia

Image of the 6 meter liquid mirror equipping the Large Zenith Telescope experiment