Chinese scientist and founding father of world's largest radio telescope passes away at 72
Nan was diagnosed with lung cancer before FAST was put into use in September 2016, and he continued his duties despite his illness.
Sep 17, 2017, 18:10 PM ISTChina brings construction of world's largest telescope to an end; operations to begin in September!
It has a massive reflector, which comprises of 4,450 panels and covers the same area as 30 football fields.
Jul 04, 2016, 16:29 PM IST