Are humans alone in the universe? That question has puzzled humans gazing upward at the night sky for centuries. Throughout history, as science and technology have progressed, humans have continued exploring space and getting answers to what is out there. But now, thanks to the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), humans are about to get a much better look at what else is out there—and possibly answer that age-old question. The ELT, heralded as the “world’s biggest eye in the sky,” will have a five-mirror optical design that will provide a new, unfamiliar, and incredibly detailed view of the universe. Though the ESO is based in Munich, Germany, the ELT’s home sits more than 7,000 miles away on Cerro Armazones—a high, arid, remote mountain in Chile—an ideal spot for astronomical observations. With thousands of professionals collaborating across the globe from multiple disciplines—including astronomy, architecture, engineering, construction, design, and manufacturing—creating the ELT is an incredible feat. Watch the video to learn more about this modern technological marvel. For more great content like this, visit https://www.autodesk.com/design-make.

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