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MeerKAT is an array of 64 antennas spread across Meerkat National Park in South Africa and is one of the most advanced radio telescopes in the world.
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MeerKAT is a radio telescope array comprising 64 antennas located in Meerkat National Park, South Africa, and is considered one of the world's most advanced.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-29",
    "location": "Meerkat National Park, South Africa",
    "instrument": "MeerKAT radio telescope"
}
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Technology Astronomy Radio Telescope
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September 30, 2026 at 3:01 PM (1 week ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 3:01 PM (1 week ago)

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Astronomers have detected radio waves from exoplanet Beta Pictoris b, likely caused by an aurora from a powerful magnetic field. If confirmed, this would be the first magnetic field found outside our solar system, offering new insights into exoplanet habitability.

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