Europe's Top Astronomy Priority: The 'Einstein' Telescope

Astronet, a network of European funding agencies and research organizations, has released a list of recommended astronomy projects for European funding agencies to prioritize. The list includes a new wide-field spectroscopic telescope, support for the Einstein Telescope, and the European Solar Telescope. Space-based missions include a follow-up to the Gaia spacecraft. The roadmap also prioritizes sustainability and diversity in funding decisions. This is the second time Astronet has produced a roadmap for European astronomy, with the first published in 2008 and updated in 2015.