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1. Where is the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) located, which developed a new online tool for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project?
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru developed a new online tool to create a comprehensive star catalogue for the Adaptive Optics System (AOS) of the upcoming Thirty-Meter Telescope (TMT). This international project, involving India, aims to significantly advance our understanding of the universe. The IIA leads India's collaboration in this ambitious endeavour.