Primeval Structure Telescope

The Primeval Structure Telescope spreads across several kilometers with ten thousand log-periodic antennas positioned at 2500 meters above sea level in Xinjiang.

The National Astronomical Observatory of China initiated the construction of this radio telescope in 2004 to detect signals from the earliest luminous objects in the universe.

Chinese scientists and international researchers collaborate at this facility to study neutral hydrogen emissions and understand fundamental cosmic processes through radio astronomy.

The remote location of the telescope on the Ulastai plateau reduces interference from television and radio signals, enabling clear observations of distant celestial phenomena.

The telescope captures signals at precisely 1420.40575177 MHz, corresponding to the hydrogen line wavelength of 21.10611405413 centimeters for studying early universe structures.

Location: Xinjiang

Elevation above the sea: 2,500 m

Website: http://21cma.bao.ac.cn

GPS coordinates: 42.92420,86.71600

Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:27