The Square Kilometre Array, or SKA, is a next-generation radio telescope currently planned by institutions from over 20 countries. The SKA will be the largest and most capable radio telescope ever constructed. During its 50+ year lifetime, it will expand our understanding of the universe and drive technological development worldwide.

Australia and New Zealand are jointly shortlisted as a potential host of the SKA telescope. Australia and New Zealand have worked together to establish an ideal candidate SKA site in Western Australia, build the Australian SKA Pathfinder telescope and maximise participation in the SKA process. 

2012 anzSKA update - Brian Boyle, anzSKA Project Director

2012 will be a momentous year for the SKA.

I expect significant progress following a productive 2011 that saw the incorporation of the SKA Organisation as a legal entity, with Michiel van Harlem as interim Director General. As a testament to the global nature of the project ... more.

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