Square Kilometre Array, Radio telescope complex in Meerkat National Park, South Africa
The Square Kilometre Array spans 5,000 kilometers with 3,000 radio antennae across eight African nations and Australia, collecting deep space data.
Construction of this scientific facility began on December 5, 2022, following decades of planning and international collaboration between multiple nations.
The project provides scholarships and grants to hundreds of African students in astronomy and engineering fields, supporting regional scientific advancement.
The telescope network generates astronomical data quantities that require specialized computing systems and international partnerships with technology companies for processing.
The facility measures radio waves from ancient cosmic events, examining star formation patterns and potential signals from extraterrestrial civilizations.
Location: Western Australia
Inception: 2011
Website: https://skao.int
GPS coordinates: -30.72113,21.41113
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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