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Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope – an annotated graphic

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As E&T reports in a recent news story about the SKA project, ASTRON – the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy – and IBM have embarked on a €32.9M project to develop and build the computer systems that will be needed to support the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope when it begins operations from 2019, in what’s being claimed as one of the most data-intensive science projects ever planned. Australia and South Africa are competing to host the SKA. This graphic illustrates the concept and design of the planned radio telescope. Click on the graphic for an expanded view.   Continue reading Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope – an annotated graphic

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Jupiter’s moon Europa could hold water – an annotated graphic

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We figured that space watchers everywhere might appreciate this cutaway graphic, illustrating how Jupiter’s moon Europa could foster life. New research suggests that an ocean of water just beneath the icy shell of Europa might support life. Click on the graphic for an expanded view.   Continue reading Jupiter’s moon Europa could hold water – an annotated graphic