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MMT in the News

MMT Binospec observations of the location of the brightest fast radio burst (FRB) by our colleagues at Northwestern University are highlighted at CNN and Sky & Telescope.

Decommissioning Hecto the spring of 2026

The MMT Observatory (MMTO) will be decommissioning Hectospec and Hectochelle on May 1st, 2026 in order to prepare MMTO for the arrival of ViaSpec. The decommissioning process for both Hectospec and Hectochelle will start on May 1, 2026. Thus, …

New Vistas in Astronomy Lecture Series, January-April 2025

Whipple Observatory’s New Vistas in Astronomy lecture series returns for its 56th year. The first lecture of the series will be held Thursday, January 30 at the Green Valley Recreation Center- West at 9:00 AM. All lectures are free …