Hey, space enthusiasts! 🌌 Big news from China that's literally out of this world! 🚀
China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope, or FAST (the world's largest and most sensitive radio telescope), has just opened up nearly 900 hours of observation time to international researchers from 15 countries since March 31, 2021. 🌍🔭
Countries like Germany, Italy, and France are jumping on board, exploring cosmic mysteries like fast radio bursts, pulsars, and neutral hydrogen surveys. How cool is that? 🤩
Ralph Eatough, a British astronomer at the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is super excited. \"Opening up FAST means we can now perform experiments that were previously impossible due to insufficient telescope sensitivity,\" he shared. Imagine detecting pulsars in other galaxies! 🌠
Jiang Peng, FAST's chief engineer, assures us that they're working hard to keep the telescope at the top of its game. With an annual observation time of about 5,300 hours, FAST is a powerhouse in astronomical research. 🛠️⚙️
Nestled in a stunning karst depression in Guizhou Province, southwest China, FAST isn't just a scientific marvel—it's a gateway to the stars for the whole world. 🌄✨
So, keep your eyes on the skies, amigos! The universe just got a little bit closer. 🚀🌟
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FAST provides nearly 900 observation hours to foreign researchers
cgtn.com
