Stargazing New Radio Telescope is World's Largest

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The world's largest radio telescope has been completed, measuring 500 meters in diameter. It features an impressive aperture area of approximately 196,350 square meters. The telescope's size allows for significant advancements in radio astronomy. The discussion highlights the importance of accurate calculations in determining the telescope's specifications. This new facility is expected to enhance our understanding of the universe.
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At 500 meters across, it's got 785,000 m2 worth of aperture... that's a lot of dish!
 
Drakkith said:
At 500 meters across, it's got 785,000 m2 worth of aperture... that's a lot of dish!
Actually it's 196350 m2.
A = ##\pi##r2
Still a lot of dish!
 
websterling said:
Actually it's 196350 m2.
A = ##\pi##r2
Still a lot of dish!

Whoops, I used 500 meters as the radius when it's actually the diameter.
 

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