Articles about Square Kilometre Array

MeerKAT telescope reveals new mysteries of the universe

Evidence found for a low-frequency gravitational wave background − cosmic ripples in spacetime that stretch and squeeze the fabric of the universe.

PICS: SKA dish construction edges forward in SA

The first Square Kilometre Array-Mid dish structure has been assembled in SA’s Northern Cape province.

Global astronomy gathering to take place in Cape Town

South Africa becomes the first country in Africa to host the International Astronomical Union General Assembly.

New galaxies discovered using SA MeerKAT telescope

A group of international researchers detects 49 new galaxies in under three hours using the local radio telescope.

Prototype dish for SKA-Mid telescope readies for ops

SARAO and partners built the prototype dish for the SKA-Mid telescope, for technical commissioning and scientific use.

R200m SKA contract boon for job creation

EMSS Antennas is contracted to produce 60 advanced feed packages for the Square Kilometre Array-Mid antennas.

Innovative radio and telephony partnership reconnects communities surrounding SKA radio telescope

A partnership between Altron Nexus and Telviva has reconnected local farmers, SKA staffers and emergency services to the world.

UKZN maths professor wins Harry Oppenheimer Award

Professor Sunil Maharaj is this year’s recipient of the annual Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award.

Mega science SKA project to deliver job gains

SA anticipates over 16 000 job opportunities from the Square Kilometre Array telescope project, reveals minister Dr Blade Nzimande.

PICS: SA to benefit as R5.5bn SKA construction projects begin

The SKA Observatory celebrates the start of construction of its world-leading radio telescopes, and announces €300 million worth of construction contracts.

Mega science SKA project reaches 10-year mark

SA commemorates a decade since it was announced as one of the hosts of the Square Kilometre Array telescope project.

MeerKAT picks up shock wave extending 6.5m light years

Astronomers use MeerKAT to discover detailed images of the largest cosmic shock wave visible from earth.