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Astronomical datas for developing countries

Enhancing inclusive participation in science, International Astronomical UnionBy Abdulsalam Mahmud25/12/2021Leave a comment

Workshops will assist scientists in developing countries to access and analyze astronomical data for their research.

Version 2 of ‘Big Ideas in Astronomy’ booklet released, available online

International Astronomical UnionBy Abdulsalam Mahmud05/12/2021Leave a comment

First published in May 2019, the 2nd volume of ‘Big Ideas’ has been launched, again, in booklet form, and can also be found on its website.

Andrea Ghez. © John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation- used with permission. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Astronomy, Astrophysics should introduce people to broader realm of science–Andrea Ghez

ICTPBy Abdulsalam Mahmud09/11/2021Leave a comment

Professor Andrea M. Ghez, a 2020 Nobel Laureate in Physics, in an interview with ICTP, shared more details about her career and her love of science.

The current concept design for the SKAO’s South African Science Processing Centre proposes solar panels on the SPC’s roof (left) with a 2.5 MW photovoltaic plant and batteries on adjacent land (right) Photo: SKAO

Powering the world’s largest radio telescopes sustainably 3/3

SKAOBy luc.allemand@afriscitech.com28/08/2021Leave a comment

The SKAO’s computing needs will be met by “green computers”.

A view of the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre in Perth, Western Australia, with its solar panel facade. Together with its roof panels, the facility generates 140 kW of solar power Photo: Pawsey

Powering the world’s largest radio telescopes sustainably 2/3

SKAOBy luc.allemand@afriscitech.com21/08/2021Leave a comment

SKAO will need a continuous energy supply, based on renewables sources, and without interferences.

OAD Call for Remote Fellowship

Remote Fellowship at the Office of Astronomy for Development

Enhancing inclusive participation in science, Strengthening education and scientific trainingBy luc.allemand@afriscitech.com17/08/2021Leave a comment

The Office of Astronomy for Development seeks inspired individuals from any relevant background for its remote fellowship program.

In Australia, the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory already hosts a hybrid 2 MW solar power station supplemented by a 2.5 MWh battery system, which supplies around 60% of the Australian SKA Pathfinder telescope’s power needs Photo: CSIRO

Powering the world’s largest radio telescopes sustainably 1/3

SKAOBy luc.allemand@afriscitech.com14/08/2021Leave a comment

Answering some of the biggest questions about our Universe has an impact on carbon emissions: the lowest as possible.

Composite image of the SKA telescopes, blending real hardware already on site with artist's impressions. From left: artist's impression of the future SKA dishes blend into the existing precursor MeerKAT telescope dishes in South Africa. From right: artist's impression of the future SKA-Low stations blends into the existing AAVS2.0 prototype station in Western Australia.

Green light given for construction of world’s largest radio telescope arrays

SKAOBy luc.allemand@afriscitech.com05/07/2021Leave a comment

The SKA Observatory saw its Member States approve the start of construction of the SKA telescopes in Australia and South Africa.

A conversation about the Square Kilometer Array Observatory

SKAOBy Rosalia Omungo13/06/2021Leave a comment

SKAO Chairperson, Dr Catherine Cesarsky, and SKAO Director-General Prof. Philip Diamond tell about the new international observatory and its purpose.

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