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[Interview] Revealing the Secrets of Cosmic Dark Ages

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Designing the Dark Ages Explorer Telescope on the Moon

This chapter explores the conceptual design of the Dark Ages Explorer telescope to be built on the Moon, featuring a dense array of precise antennas aimed at observing the cosmic dark ages. It discusses the technical challenges and solutions for utilizing lunar resources, such as regolith, to create a structure capable of advanced astronomical observations. The chapter also highlights the implications of understanding dark matter and cosmic history through innovative instrumentation in a stable lunar environment.

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