South Pole Telescope Completes Survey (IMAGE) University of Chicago Caption This photo of the 10-meter South Pole Telescope was taken in January 2013, soon after its new extended shielding was complete. The discovery of the luminous star-forming galaxies from the early universe were found in the large millimeter-wave survey recently completed with the SPT. Credit Erik Nichols Usage Restrictions News organizations may use this image in connection with articles about the South Pole Telescope. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.