Advancement
The Office of Advancement at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian coordinates fundraising efforts to enable our scientists and engineers to ask, test and answer humanity's greatest unresolved questions about the Universe.
A core focus of SAO's work as a Smithsonian research unit is to serve the American public through a commitment to cutting-edge scientific research and provide free and equitable access to high quality science data and educational materials. At SAO we believe the "sky belongs to everyone." With your generous support, SAO is able to fulfill this mission every day.
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Advisory Board
The Advisory Board of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a volunteer group whose members are philanthropists, corporate leaders, foundation executives, and highly accomplished individuals whose broad experience, specialized knowledge, geographical balance and diverse backgrounds provide an invaluable source of advice and philanthropic support for SAO.
The Giant Magellan Telescope
The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian is looking for life. The ongoing science mission most crucial to this is the Giant Magellan Telescope, a marvel of next-generation engineering and observational technology.
The Giant Magellan Telescope
The GMT's seven enormous, 28-foot mirrors will combine to form a gigantic telescope of unprecedented power. The GMT and its instruments are designed to search for signs of life of exoplanets and investigate the “dark” portion of the Universe with a level of refinement unseen in human history -- join us in this mission
The Giant Magellan Telescope
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