FAST Observatory

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:collaboration international research community
gptkbp:collection radio waves
gptkbp:community_engagement gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkb:educational_programs
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:2011
gptkb:2016
gptkbp:contribution exploring the early universe
monitoring space debris
studying gravitational waves
searching for extraterrestrial intelligence
studying cosmic rays
investigating dark matter
analyzing cosmic phenomena
conducting astrophysical surveys
contributing to radio astronomy advancements
mapping hydrogen in the universe
observing pulsar timing
gptkbp:design spherical
gptkbp:design_feature high sensitivity
remote operation capability
adjustable panels
large collecting area
active surface technology
gptkbp:diameter 500 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal disturbance to local wildlife
gptkbp:future_plans increasing international collaborations
hosting scientific conferences
expanding research capabilities
developing new observational technologies
enhancing data processing techniques
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FAST Observatory
gptkbp:location gptkb:Guizhou,_China
gptkbp:opened gptkb:2020
gptkbp:operator gptkb:National_Astronomical_Observatories,_Chinese_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkbp:partnerships collaborations with universities
engagement with scientific organizations
joint projects with international observatories
gptkbp:price approximately $180 million
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:research_focus exoplanets
cosmic microwave background
pulsars
gptkbp:significance largest single-dish radio telescope in the world
gptkbp:type gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:gamma-ray_burst_GRB_170817_A
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6