The Eye of Heaven
Tian Yan
The largest radio telescope in the world searches for extraterrestrial life from the remote limestone peaks of southern China.

šŸ“œ Largest radio telescope in the world, located in a natural valley among remote limestone peaks of southern China's Guizhou Province.
Also known as FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope).

Why Go

šŸ”­ Explore the universe for neutral hydrogen and pulsars
šŸ‘½ Listen for signals of alien life
šŸŒŒ Further understanding of dark matter and map the Milky Way galaxy
šŸ“ø Opportunity for unique photos of the enormous dish

Why Avoid

āš ļø Local residents were relocated to create a three-mile quiet zone
šŸš§ Potential light and RF pollution from nearby tourist developments could interfere with observations

Tips

šŸ“ Located in Pingtang County, China
šŸ“… Completed in 2016

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