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MeerKAT Telescope Maps 103 Galaxy Clusters, Uncovers New Structures

4/1/2026

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The MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa mapped faint emissions from galaxy clusters, revealing energy processes during collisions.
Led by Konstantinos Kolokythas, the study identified 103 diffuse sources, including 60 previously undetected structures.
The findings provide a baseline for future research as the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is expected to uncover thousands of structures.

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The MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa mapped faint emissions from galaxy clusters, revealing energy processes during collisions.
Led by Konstantinos Kolokythas, the study identified 103 diffuse sources, including 60 previously undetected structures.
The findings provide a baseline for future research as the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is expected to uncover thousands of structures.