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Russian Scientists Seek Ideal Site for Large-Scale Universe Research Facility

The new astrophysical complex, TAIGA-100, aims to explore gamma radiation and cosmic rays with extremely high energies. Spanning about 100 km², the facility will comprise roughly 3,000 stations.

Russian Scientists Seek Ideal Site for Large-Scale Universe Research Facility

Potential locations under review include the Borgoy Steppe in Buryatia, the vicinity of Gakhany village in the Irkutsk region, Chuya Steppe in the Altai Republic, and the surroundings of Yashkul, Khaltura, and Burovoy settlements in Kalmykia.

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