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Ed Elson

Ed Elson is Associate Professor of Astronomy, University of the Western Cape. He’s spent most of his academic career using telescopes such as MeerKAT to study the kinematics and evolutionary processes of nearby galaxies.
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Natural Science

MeerKAT: The South African Radio Telescope That’s Transformed Our Understanding of the Cosmos

MeerKAT has emerged as a beacon of innovation and opportunity on the African continent.

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