26 Jun, 14:50··

Spain Doubles Bet to Host Largest Telescope

El País

Spain wants to host the Thirty Meter Telescope. The project was planned for Hawaii, but now Spain is offering money. The decision must be made by September.

The Thirty Meter Telescope is a large telescope. It is being built by scientists from several countries. The project was originally going to be built in Hawaii. However, local people opposed the project. Now, Spain is offering one billion euros to host the telescope instead.

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Highlights

Spain Wants Telescope Project

Spain is trying to get the Thirty Meter Telescope.

TMT Previously in Hawaii

The telescope was first planned for Hawaii.

Opposition Stopped the Project

Local opposition and budget cuts stopped the project.

Spain Offers Big Funding

Spain offers €1 billion to host the telescope.

Deadline is September

The proposal must be decided by September.

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