Observe the sky from Antarctica

A telescope equipped with a mirror with a diameter of 10m has been placed in Antarctica to study the components of the universe. As a result of cooperation from many US universities, with the majority of funding from the US National Science Foundation (NSF), the Southern Telescope (SPT) will help map the fossil radiation of the Universe. cylinder.

The south pole is one of the most difficult to install telescopes on Earth, but is the best location to observe the sky. Made in Texas (USA), the SPT telescope has been shipped to New Zealand by ship, and then the aircraft has taken each disassemble to the Amundsen-Scott station in the South Pole. After more than 3 months of installation, the telescope showed the first light on February 15th.

From the most advantageous position, SPT will map the bottom of the universe as a trace of the very hot period that the early universe experienced 13 billion years ago. One of the top goals is to uncover the secrets of the universe and confirm the existence of black energy, the mysterious force that opposes gravity can cause the universe to expand.

(Photo: Knoxnews.com)

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