Unam signs agreement to build telescope

The University of Namibia (Unam) and Radboud University yesterday signed a framework agreement at the State House in Windhoek for the construction of the Africa Millimetre Telescope in Namibia. The agreement is the confirmation of earlier memorandums of understanding to explore possibilities to build a millimetre-wave radio telescope. With funding secured, the design and construction phase can now begin. The signing of the agreement took place in the presence of Namibian President Hage Geingob, Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte and Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen. The telescope will be built on or close to the Gamsberg in the Khomas Highlands and is designed to be able to connect to the Event Horizon Telescope network.