* Astronomy

The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research
The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) is a joint venture between the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Curtin University of Technology supported with AUD$20 million funding from the Government of Western Australia.

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Astronomy centre seeks largest telescope
A multi-million dollar astronomy research centre opened in Western Australia (WA) on Tuesday, with backers hoping it would boost the nation's bid to secure the world's largest telescope.
The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) is designed to underpin the country's campaign to build the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), which could one day help unlock the secrets of the universe.

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