Unveiling the MeerKAT Radio Telescope: The 'Mini-Mouse' of Astronomical Discovery
“A new meerkat-sized radio telescope has been unveiled by researchers at the University of Cambridge, UK, allowing astronomers to observe the universe in a way that was previously impossible. The ‘mini-Mouse’ telescope is the world’s smallest radio telescope, and is capable of capturing data from distant galaxies and other astronomical phenomena. The telescope is so small and lightweight that it can be carried by a single person, yet its sensitive receivers are able to pick up faint signals from the furthest reaches of the cosmos. The telescope is the first of its kind and promises to revolutionize astronomical research, allowing for more detailed studies of star formation and other key phenomena.”
Astronomers at the University of Cambridge have unveiled a revolutionary new telescope - the mini-Mouse radio telescope. Measuring at just meerkat-sized, this telescope is the world’s smallest and lightest yet, capable of picking up even the faintest signals from galaxies and other astronomical phenomena. This tiny yet powerful telescope could revolutionize astronomical research and offer unprecedented detail into star formation and other phenomena.
source: Phys.org