07-10-2016, 05:05 PM
Alaskyn - its main uses will be for mapping molecular hydrogen, detecting distant neutron stars, detecting complex molecules in space and for some of the time it may be used to search for radio signals from alien civilizations. It'll do a variety of other things as well, but mostly it'll be used for mapping and detecting molecules. Because it's so large, it'll be more sensitive than other radio telescopes, so will be able to observe objects fainter and farther away than those other dishes.