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1. Where will the SKA-Low component of the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio telescope be located?
The Square Kilometer Array (SKA) project involves constructing the world's largest radio telescope, with two main components: SKA-Low and SKA-Mid. SKA-Low will be located in Australia and will operate at low frequencies, ranging from 50 to 350 MHz. This component comprises a network of 131,072 antennas, forming a highly sensitive radio array. The location in Australia was chosen for its remote and radio-quiet environment, ideal for sensitive astronomical observations. This will enable scientists to study the universe in unprecedented detail, addressing fundamental questions about its origins, evolution, and mysteries.