Is the diameter of the largest astronomical telescope in China 500m?

Yes, the new radio telescope is expected to be completed in 20 16. This astronomical telescope is located in the mountainous area of Guizhou. When completed, it will have a diameter of 500 meters wide and will be the first in the world.

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It is reported that China will relocate nearly 10,000 local residents to build a super telescope. According to official reports in China, the local government has started to relocate and provide economic compensation and housing assistance to the relocated residents. According to the report, Guizhou Reservoir Ecological Immigration Bureau provides subsidies according to the standard of 6.5438+0.2 million yuan per person; Guizhou Provincial Committee of Religious Affairs provides subsidies to ethnic minority families with housing difficulties according to the standard of 6.5438+0 million yuan per household.

According to scientific requirements, the super astronomical telescope will produce electromagnetic waves, which will have an impact on human health. Residents should move 5 kilometers away.

According to the report, the official explanation said that the telescope was remote and the surrounding area was relatively poor. The reason why we chose to set the super telescope in the mountainous area of Guizhou is because there are no important cities nearby.