Developing astronomers in Africa: ‘We wanted to create a discipline’

Nature, Published online: 20 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01732-6Astronomer Bernie Fanaroff helped to design South Africa’s plan to become a radioastronomy powerhouse — and it started with training the next generation.

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Developing astronomers in Africa: ‘We wanted to create a discipline’

Nature, Published online: 20 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01732-6Astronomer Bernie Fanaroff helped to design South Africa’s plan to become a radioastronomy powerhouse — and it started with training the next generation.