Hey tech enthusiasts! 🚀 Big news from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region: the main structure of a mega fully steerable radio telescope was capped on Sunday in the stunning foothills of the Tianshan Mountains in Qitai County. With a massive 110-meter dish weighing over 6,000 tonnes, this engineering marvel will soon be able to observe 75% of the sky!
Launched back in September 2022, the project is on track for completion by 2028. Next up are equipment installation and system testing—steps that will power up its cutting-edge capabilities.
The momentum doesn’t stop here. China is also building another giant telescope in Jilin Province, set to be the world's largest fully steerable facility. For perspective, the current record is held by the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, United States, which features a dish measuring 100 by 110 meters.
This breakthrough is not just a win for science—it’s a giant leap in exploring the universe and unlocking cosmic secrets. Keep your eyes on the stars; the future of astronomy is here! ✨🔭
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Main structure of China's mega radio telescope capped in Xinjiang
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