Schmidt Sciences has greenlit the construction of the Deep Synoptic Array, a game changer for radio astronomy
Next-Generation Radio Astronomy
The Deep
Synoptic Array
A cutting-edge radio telescope of 1,650 dishes in a radio-quiet Nevada valley. In its five-year initial survey, it will survey the sky faster than any radio telescope ever built, and detect over one billion cosmic sources. The array will produce images and transient alerts in real-time, and will rapidly release science-ready data products to the astronomical community.
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About the Project
Caltech has led the development of the DSA project through funding from Schmidt Sciences . Key science goals have been developed in collaboration with the broader astronomical community and respond directly to priorities identified in the Astro2020 Decadal Survey. The project draws on the significant heritage of the NSF-funded DSA-110 and OVRO-LWA projects.
The Deep Synoptic Array is part of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System
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