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02/05/2011 GMT

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Exploring the Future S.K.A Radio Telescope Project

The chapter delves into the innovative Square Kilometer Array (S.K.A) project, detailing the technology and design of this cutting-edge radio telescope network. It discusses the challenges of single telescopes, the power of combining signals from numerous dishes, and the need for extensive computing power in processing vast amounts of data. Additionally, it highlights the criteria for selecting optimal telescope array locations, focusing on low interference and engages with the efforts of countries like Australia and South Africa in advancing astronomical research and STEM education.

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