Aus to share largest telescope
A composite image of the Square Kilometre Array against the night sky. The SKA will be the most sensitive and powerful radio telescope in the world, capable of exploring the universe in 10,000 times more detail than ever before. It aims to find out more about the origins of the universe, black holes and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Image: SKA Organisation/TDP/DRAO/Swinburne Astronomy Productions Researchers at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) are celebrating after hearing that Australia will share in hosting the world’s largest telescope – the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).ICRAR – a joint venture between Curtin University and The University of Western Australia – has been working towards the $2 billion SKA since its launch in 2009. “We’ve been working very hard to make SKA a reality and we’re glad to see the project reach this major milestone. ICRAR is looking forward to taking part in the next...