It takes absolute precision to construct Earth’s largest telescope, which will peak into far-off alien worlds

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The Giant Magellan Telescope, currently being constructed in Chile, is expected to be operational by 2026. Currently, the project is in a critical stage — casting seven huge mirrors that will hopefully allow the telescope to capture far-off alien worlds. Read more…

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People trying to sell mirrors accidentally take the best selfies

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Taking pictures in front of mirrors in this day and age of selfies is nothing new. But is there a way to take a picture of just the mirror?

There’s not really a neat way to take a picture of a mirror without awkwardly capturing your reflection or using an extreme angle. But, as pointed out by @SilviuMajor on Twitter, when the object of your photograph is actually the mirror itself—like in a  sales posting on craigslist—the results can be a bit awkward and a bit hilarious. 

Looking at posts from people trying to sell mirrors is my new favourite thing pic.twitter.com/TnWpTbwFZY

— Siv (@SilviuMajor) March 21, 2018 Read more…

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