THE Salt

The SALT (Southern African Largest Telescope) is seen early on November 10 near the arid Karoo town of Sutherland. It will be unveiled later in the day by by South African President Thabo Mbeki and will give astronomers a first rate glimpse of distant stars, galaxies and quasars. The inauguration of the southern hemisphere's largest telescope would be a milestone towards realising the country's aim as a "first rate science" country, according to astronomers. PHOTO: AFP