Category: News
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Major new telescope on Chilean summit opens window on universe
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in NewsThirty-four years after Cornell scientists first conceived it, the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST) now rises above the Atacama Desert, near the summit of Cerro Chajnantor in Chile’s Parque Astronómico Atacama. Cornell Chronicle, 4/10/26
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One of the world’s most powerful radio telescopes is set to begin operations in Chile’s Atacama Desert
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in NewsEva Schissler Kommunikation und MarketingUniversität zu Köln, 01/04/2026 The Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope will be inaugurated in the Chilean Atacama Desert from 7 to 10 April. With the participation of the University of Cologne, one of the world’s most advanced telescopes is being built, capable of looking back to the very origins of our universe.…
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Cornell scientists drive breakthrough astronomy
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in NewsSince the early days of modern cosmic exploration, Cornell scientists have led the way, from guiding rovers through the red dust of Mars to searching for other life in the universe; and from modeling exotic stars to detecting the faint ripples of gravitational waves. They’ve also established important centers of research, with the Cornell-led Fred…
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Unveiling the Universe: The Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST)
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in NewsThe Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST), located in Chile’s Parque Astronómico Atacama, will advance our understanding of cosmology and astrophysics, addressing fundamental questions about the universe. YouTube, 22 September 2025