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New Greenland telescope begins search for black holes

Among other things, the telescope will help scientists to test Einstein’s theory of relativity.

By Malte Humpert, High North News May 17, 2018
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A 12-meter telescope began operation at Greenland’s Thule Air Base earlier this month. The Greenland Telescope represents a crucial addition to an international effort to study and image massive back holes.

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