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In the era of technological advancement astronomers want to build the most powerful telescope ever, to see back to before the first stars and galaxies formed.

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Introduction - Discovery of Radio Waves; Astronomy in SA; The basics of radio astronomy; KAT-7 and MeerKAT; An African SKA; Challenges; An African telescope array; Benefits; SKA science and technology.

Searching African Skies The Square Kilometre

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      Publisher: Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/05/2012
      ISBN13: 9781431404728, 978-1431404728
      ISBN10: 1431404721

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In the era of technological advancement astronomers want to build the most powerful telescope ever, to see back to before the first stars and galaxies formed.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction - Discovery of Radio Waves; Astronomy in SA; The basics of radio astronomy; KAT-7 and MeerKAT; An African SKA; Challenges; An African telescope array; Benefits; SKA science and technology.

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