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The Future of Astronomy: The Extremely Large Telescope and the Search for Life on Proxima b
In the breathtaking landscapes of the Atacama Desert in Chile, a monumental endeavor is taking shape. As we approach late 2030, the scientific community is buzzing with anticipation of a groundbreaking discovery that could change our understanding of life in the universe: the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT). Perched atop Cerro Armazones and designed to observe distant celestial bodies, this colossal telescope represents the next frontier in our quest for extraterrestrial life, particularly on the nearby exoplanet Proxima b.