Extremely Large Telescope
Type: Product
As of November 2026, Extremely Large Telescope has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Tom Scott (Oct 2023). Primary subject of the episode, discussed as the largest optical telescope that will ever be built.
The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is an astronomical observatory under construction. When completed, it will be the world's largest optical and near-infrared extremely large telescope. Part of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) agency, it is located on top of Cerro Armazones in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, 23 km from the existing facilities at Paranal Observatory.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2023 on Tom Scott |
| Category | Physical good |
| Availability | coming soon |
Who talks about Extremely Large Telescope on podcasts?
Extremely Large Telescope came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2023 on Tom Scott.
- The largest telescope that will ever be built* on Tom Scott (Oct 2023)
What is Extremely Large Telescope mentioned alongside?
Extremely Large Telescope is most often mentioned alongside European Southern Observatory, UK Science and Technology Facilities Council and James Webb Telescope.
Created by: European Southern Observatory, UK Science and Technology Facilities Council
Competes with: James Webb Telescope