The two giant radio galaxies found with the MeerKAT telescope. In the background is the sky as seen in optical light. Overlaid in red is the radio light from the enormous radio galaxies, as seen by MeerKAT. Photo: Dr Ian Heywood (Oxford/Rhodes/SARAO)
Researchers make astonishing galactic find with SAâs MeerKAT telescope
By Robin-Lee Francke
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Cape Town - Researchers are floating on cloud nine after two giant radio galaxies were discovered using South Africaâs powerful MeerKAT telescope.
The MeerKAT telescope is located in the Karoo region of South Africa and comprises 64 radio dishes. It was inaugurated in July 2018.