After years of investments, African telescopes are emerging as global leaders in frontier astronomy. From South Africa’s MeerKAT capturing the universe’s most distant gigamaser to Ghana’s radio observatory joining precision…
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory is training residents to be star guides. Northern Cape, South Africa (12 March 2026) – The small Karoo town of Carnarvon is a…
A team of South African researchers has detected an extraordinary deep-space signal – the most distant ‘cosmic laser’ ever discovered. The natural radio emission formed in a galaxy so far…
Kelebogile Gasealahwe’s work could shed light on jets emitted by these stars. Northern Cape, South Africa (26 November 2025) – A picture of a neutron star taken by South…
A mini picture book called ‘Tuning into our Universe’ is being offered freely across South Africa to help starry-eyed kids (and even adults) enjoy a glimpse of life beyond our…
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“Simply shine your light on the road ahead, and you are helping others to see their way out of darkness.” – Katrina Mayer
