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A recorded e-seminar on experiment design for analyzing cosmic hydrogen, available for viewing online. The session has been viewed 221 times.
- Who it is for:
- astronomers, students, researchers, and the general public interested in radio astronomy
- How to act on it:
- View the video on the SARAO website under the E-Seminars category
A recorded e-seminar on observations of the 21-cm hydrogen line in cosmic sources, available for viewing online. The session has been viewed 551 times.
- Who it is for:
- astronomers, students, researchers, and the general public interested in radio astronomy
- How to act on it:
- View the video on the SARAO website under the E-Seminars category
A recorded e-seminar on pulsar detection and discovery methods, available for viewing online. The session has been viewed 212 times.
- Who it is for:
- astronomers, students, researchers, and the general public interested in radio astronomy
- How to act on it:
- View the video on the SARAO website under the E-Seminars category
SKA SA runs structured programmes in eight schools across the Northern Cape to develop learner talent and promote science and technology education. These include Carnarvon Hoërskool, Carnarvon Laerskool, and others.
- Who it is for:
- learners in eight schools in the Northern Cape
- How to act on it:
- Enrolment is managed through the participating schools; learners do not apply directly.
SKA SA invests in local businesses by sourcing materials and services from local suppliers. This creates economic opportunities for small and medium enterprises in the Northern Cape.
- Who it is for:
- small and medium enterprises in the Northern Cape
- How to act on it:
- Bid for contracts related to SKA SA infrastructure projects such as MeerKAT and HERA construction.
SKA SA has provided satellite broadband internet access (V-SAT) to 219 farmers and farm workers in the Northern Cape since December 2015 to improve digital connectivity in remote areas.
- Who it is for:
- farmers and farm workers in the Northern Cape
- How to act on it:
- Eligibility is based on location and registration with local authorities; contact SKA SA for more details.
The 32-metre communications antenna in Kutunse, Ghana, has been converted into a functional radio telescope and is being integrated into the African VLBI Network. This allows it to participate in global VLBI observations and contribute to advanced astronomical research.
- Who it is for:
- research teams from Ghana, South Africa, and international partners
- How to act on it:
- Participation through collaboration with the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory and the African VLBI Network