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Stargazing with the SKA

Stargazing with the SKA

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is a multi-radio-telescope project that will allow scientists to study and collect information about the universe.

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geometry

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The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is a multi-radio-telescope project that when complete will be the largest and most capable radio telescope available to scientists. It will allow scientists to study and collect information about the universe.

Radio telescopes detect the radio waves that are produced by physical occurrences in space, and then translate these waves into data and imagery which can be used by astronomers, often in conjunction with optical and other types of telescopes.

In its first phase, the SKA will be made up of three telescopes, each made up of thousands of small antennas—which will cover a total area of one square kilometre.

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