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SKA Telescope Site Debate Not Over Yet

Posted by timothy on from the where's-that-stupid-fat-lady dept.

angry tapir writes "Although earlier reports claimed that a scientific panel recommended South Africa over Australia as the best site for the proposed Square Kilometre Array, the SKA board of directors is still debating which country will host the enormous US$2.1-billion radio telescope. The scientific panel only recommended South Africa by a narrow margin earlier this month."

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  1. Re:It's a 50-year research program by viperidaenz · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Apparently Australia already proved they can provide a lower noise-floor and it is technically the best option. It just costs a bit more and noone can get the "feel good" factor they get from giving money to African nations.

  2. Re:It's a 50-year research program by Gadget_Guy · · Score: 4, Interesting

    It just costs a bit more and noone can get the "feel good" factor they get from giving money to African nations.

    I cited my quote about the pros and cons considered by the SKA board for each country. Perhaps you can cite your quote about this "feel good" factor to which you refer. Otherwise I shall just have to assume that you are filling in the blanks with your own biases like Taco Cowboy did.