Cosmic Savannah - SKA’s a “Go” for Construction

Hosted by Dr. Jacinta Delhaize & Dr. Daniel Cunnama. with Prof. Phil Diamond. Welcome to Season Four! We start with a bang and speak with the Director General of the Square Kilometer Array Telescope, Prof. Phil Diamond! Phil tells us how it feels to finally have the green light for construction of this giant telescope, after nearly 30 years of preparation.   Phil shares what it’s like to lead such an enormous international endeavor. We also discuss the challenges involved in building the SKA, the formation of the Square Kilometer Array Observatory (SKAO) and what will happen next. We hear about plans to ensure the environmental sustainability of the SKAO and how it can be a tool for international cooperation and diplomacy.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at [email protected].