The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System

Four novel observatories expanding access and enabling new ways to explore the cosmos The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System is designed to pioneer a new paradigm for astronomical observatories, fundamentally rethinking how they are conceived, developed, and utilized. This initiative compresses development timelines from decades to years, dramatically lowering barriers to global participation and accelerating the pace of discovery. By uniting rapid development cycles with open data and shared scientific tools, the system empowers researchers everywhere to engage in frontier astrophysics. Strategic Pillars