It is hoped the MeerKAT telescope will lead to more discoveries on the evolution of galaxies
The still infant telescope, which will be a major part of the Square Kilometre Array, is proving to be much more effective than anticipated.
The MeerLicht telescope will scour the skies to study transient celestial events. But its link to the MeerKAT radio telescope is what sets it apart.
Science continues to shift the boundaries of what we think we know and 2016 will be no exception. Sarah Wild highlights the fields to keep an eye on.