China has just inaugurated its first overseas next-generation radio telescope project in Thailand, helping to improve earthquake forecasting.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•02/06/2025
China has officially completed its first overseas next-generation radio telescope in northern Thailand. Photo: @Bangkok Post. Built in Chiang Mai, this 13-meter-tall next-generation radio telescope was jointly developed and built by the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory and the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT). Photo: @Bangkok Post.
According to the official report, the next-generation radio telescope in Chiang Mai is equipped with advanced features, including a fast-rotating antenna for rapid repositioning, a dual-frequency receiver to minimize atmospheric interference, and a high-speed data acquisition system capable of processing large amounts of information in real time. Photo: @NordNordWest in Wikipedia. The telescope will be used to provide functions such as improving GPS accuracy, climate modeling, and especially earthquake prediction capabilities. Photo: @NordNordWest in Wikipedia.
The device also allows researchers to track deep-space signals, measure tectonic plate movements, and measure variations in Earth's rotation with millimeter-level precision. Photo: @NordNordWest in Wikipedia. In addition to its scientific significance, the project is also seen as a sign of strengthening relations between China and Thailand. Ding Chibiao, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences , described the telescope project as a “model” of scientific cooperation. Photo: @NordNordWest in Wikipedia. The timing of the inauguration is also interesting, as 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Thai officials echoed this sentiment during the telescope’s inauguration, highlighting the benefits the telescope will bring to global research efforts and the development of Thai science. Photo: @Bangkok Post.
The move comes amid a surge in investment in space science across Asia. China is also developing the world’s largest steerable radio telescope in western Xinjiang. Investing in the mega-telescope is part of China’s ambition to become a leader in space observation and geodesy. Photo: @ Popular Mechanics. Dear Readers, please watch the video: Actual video of driving on the Moon during NASA's Apollo mission. Video source: @Top interesting.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•02/06/2025
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