Sky Eye

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Sky Eye

Five-Hundred-Meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST)

Astronomy, space and time Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods Solar system: the Sun and planets Applied physics

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Collection: China’s Big Science Facilities

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 28th October 2021

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 94 Mb

ISBN: 9789811638244


Introduction to FAST

This book introduces the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), also known as the "The Sky Eye", one of China’s big science facilities. Using easy-to-understand language, the book covers the scientific background, construction process, achievements, and effects of FAST on the development of the national economy. With a large number of intuitive and vivid images and videos, the book presents basic information on FAST for general readers who are interested in astronomy.

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