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BY Nii Ntreh, 4:00pm December 06, 2019,

These are the five African countries leading the way in global tech innovations

by Nii Ntreh, 4:00pm December 06, 2019,

These are the five African countries leading the way in global tech innovations — One of the world’s largest optical telescope is in South Africa. Photo Credit: Albertonrecord.co.za

South Africa’s optical telescope

South Africa has built one of the world’s largest optical telescope. In practical terms, the Rainbow Nation now possesses the machine capable of gathering and focusing light to create a magnified image or collecting data for image sensors.

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) will aid in bird-watching for ornithology, observational astronomy and reconnaissance for security services.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: December 6, 2019

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