The ‘cosmic clocks’ preparing SKAO for early science

Observations of pulsars – rapidly spinning dead stars – are helping the SKA Observatory to prepare for science operations.

https://www.skao.int/en/news/651/cosmic-clocks-preparing-skao-early-science

The signal ⤵️ shows 100 pulses from the Vela pulsar and has been sonified 🔊

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🥁 We start the day with great news:

"The first image from the international SKA Observatory’s telescope in Australia, SKA-Low, has been released today – a significant milestone in its quest to reveal an unparalleled view of our Universe."

👉 https://www.skao.int/en/news/621/ska-low-first-glimpse-universe

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