This new telescope might show us the beginning of the universe

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August 31, 2015 Today’s TED Talk Wendy Freedman: This new telescope might show us the beginning of the universe 15:38 minutes · TEDGlobal 2014 When and how did the universe begin? A global group of astronomers wants to answer that question by peering as far back in time as a large new telescope will let us see. Wendy Freedman headed the creation of the Giant Magellan Telescope, under construction in South America; at TEDGlobal in Rio, she shares a bold vision of the discoveries about our universe that the GMT could make possible. Watch now » Playlist of the Day Way, way out there Travel across the universe (or is it universes?) as star-gazing speakers share stunning images of Saturn's rings, haunting sounds from distant black holes and an infectious sense of wonder about what lies beyond our skies. Watch » 17 talks · Total run time 4:21:38 Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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