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An even larger telescope is going forward in Hawaii.
That is if the volcano gods will allow it.
Thirty Meter Telescope
Unfortunately, protesters who hate science have been blocking workers from getting to the observatory near the Maunakea summit. Their volcano gods apparently hate astronomy.
Of course, the loonies have no case. It's sad, really, how ignorance can trump knowledge.