The world's biggest telescope is a huge 500 metres wide and is located in China. It's the result of an international collaboration between Australian and Chinese scientists.
Because of our experience with the CSIRO Parkes Radio telescope, Chinese scientists chose to work with Australians to help design and build it. It’s a great example of the enormous value of working cooperatively beyond our own borders.
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