MeerKAT Key Project Science, Specifications, and Proposals
R.S. Booth, W.J.G. de Blok, J.L. Jonas, B. Fanaroff
TL;DR
This paper details the specifications of the MeerKAT telescope, highlights its key scientific goals, and encourages community proposals for large-scale projects utilizing this advanced radio array.
Contribution
It provides comprehensive technical specifications of MeerKAT and promotes collaborative scientific exploration through community proposal submissions.
Findings
Detailed specifications of the MeerKAT telescope
Identification of key scientific objectives for MeerKAT
Invitation for community-driven large key project proposals
Abstract
We present the specifications of the MeerKAT Karoo Array Telescope, the South African Square Kilometre Array Precursor. Some of the key science for MeerKAT is described in this document. We invite the community to submit proposals for Large Key Projects.
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Taxonomy
TopicsRadio Astronomy Observations and Technology · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research · Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research