South Africa is shortlisted to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the most powerful radio telescope ever. South Africa is building an SKA technology pathfinder telescope, the Karoo Array Telescope (known as MeerKAT).

Downloads

The following printed resources are available for download:
Cartoon series: Mission MeerKAT - 1 & 2
MeerKAT will be one of the world's premier mid-frequency radio astronomy facilities. These cartoons explain how MeerKAT will work and its benefits.
Youth banner series
A series of display cartoons about the SKA and MeerKAT.
Poster: Our solar system
Released: August 2006. File size: 66 KB
A poster providing key information about the planets in our Solar System.
Planisphere
Released: August 2006. File size: 2,669 KB
A planisphere (also called a star wheel) is a simple tool to help you see what stars are in the sky at a specific time.
Poster: The electromagnetic spectrum
Released: May 2007. File size: 1 509 KB
An educational poster providing an overview of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Poster: Your place in the Universe
Released: May 2007. File size: 3 542 KB
An educational poster visually depicting our place in the Universe.