When the helicopter turned in the sky, they stopped to replenish their supplies at a military base that had not yet been evacuated. Then they began their return trip. Alex and his entourage arrived at the Galaxy Observatory approximately eight hours later.
The Galaxy Observatory encompasses a vast area, and even within a 20-kilometer radius, it is classified as a restricted area by the government, and it is strictly forbidden for anyone who is not a member of the observatory's staff to enter. In contrast, the observatory's building area is significantly smaller, consisting only of a single structure located two kilometers away from the Chang'e radio telescope. The observatory's scientific researchers and maintenance staff are all housed in this building.
Immediately in front of the small building, the five helicopters in which Alex and his party were travelling made a landing. There was already a crowd of people gathered in front of the building.
I'm the person in charge of the Galaxy Observatory, and I'd like to welcome you here. A relevant scientist from the Scientific Research Department has been assigned to this project." A bald middle-aged man approached Alex and shook his hand before introducing him to the rest of the group.
"Hello, my name is Alex." Alex smiled and nodded.
There are significantly more people working at the Galaxy Observatory now than there were previously. In addition to the original staff and researchers from the Solar Crisis Coordination Center, there are a large number of additional security personnel stationed at and around the observatory. Heavier young men in straight military uniforms with unsmiling faces, all of whom appear to be very imposing in stature and appearance.
The members of the scientific research department were aware of Alex's identity, but they didn't say much about it here and didn't speak to him directly. They only exchanged a nod with Alex, and it was assumed that they had already met. When the group walked into the control hall, Alex noticed a large number of screens. Various charts and flashing data were aplenty on the screens, which were also dotted with red, green, black, and white lines. Alex was not an expert in radio astronomy and was unable to comprehend these concepts, but he did not raise many questions.
"Can you tell me when the signal was sent?" Alex inquired.
Until noon, at the earliest, says the author. "The emission of the signal is directed toward the sun," explained the person in charge of the observatory. The telescope will only be facing the sun at midday. You can take some time to relax first."
"No." "Can I go to the telescope and look through it?" Alex inquired.
"Yes." A representative from the observatory explained that "it is simply transmitting a signal." For us, this is just a routine task that we perform on a regular basis. We don't require as many people to remain in this location. In addition to the telescope, there is an observation deck. "We're going there."
The result was that Alex and his entourage arrived at the observatory's observation deck, where they were joined by several members of the observatory's staff as well as scientists from the scientific research department, for a total of more than 30 people.
Although the viewing platform is a little higher than the valley next to it, it is not significantly so. While standing on the viewing platform, you can take in a panoramic view of everything around you, whether it's the lush jungle in the distance or the massive telescope reflecting the sun's rays a thousand meters away.
Simply put, the drop in temperature has caused the leaves of the lush jungle to turn a slightly yellowish hue as a result. Despite the fact that it is a scorching summer day, standing on this viewing platform, the mountain wind blowing on my face provides some welcome relief.
"I think this is the last time we'll be using this viewing platform," says the group. "The weather is going to get colder and colder in the future, and except for necessary telescope maintenance work, we're going to stay in the base and never come out," the person in charge of the observatory said with a sigh.
"Why aren't you evacuating to Equator City?" says the narrator. Alex was the one who inquired.
"Of course not," says the author. "What will happen to the telescope if we evacuate?" the person in charge of the observatory asked, shakily shaking his head. You should be aware that the current human government does not have the resources or ability to rebuild such a massive structure. It is we, the human race, who are listening to the voice of the universe. We have no choice but to remain here."
There will be at least 30,000 institutions on the planet in addition to this observatory, and more than 5 million workers will not be evacuated to Equator City," says the author. "Among these institutions are energy factories," Virat explained, referring to coal mines, oil fields, nuclear power plants, scientific research institutions, and other similar establishments. "www. mtlnovel.com" "It is impossible to move these things."
Alex only gave a slight nod. To ensure the continuation of human civilization, this is an institution that must be maintained, and someone must take the initiative and maintain these positions.
"There are fifteen minutes remaining before the signal is activated." After raising his wrist and looking at his watch, the person in charge of the observatory announced,
Alex didn't appear to have taken notice of this. Alex's eyes traveled a kilometer and found themselves in the midst of a vast valley in the distance. At this distance, hundreds of thousands of aluminum sheets melted together into a single mass. Alex's eyes narrowed slightly as a result of the reflection of the sun's rays in them. Within 300 meters of the valley, there was no vegetation and no evidence of animals, whereas within 300 meters of the valley, there was plenty of vegetation and the howls of wild animals could be heard on occasion, indicating the presence of animals.
While viewing through the slightly weak sunlight, the entire massive galaxy radio telescope revealed an air of quaintness and desolation.
"The time has come to close," the person in charge of the observatory announced.
Alex reported hearing a faint buzzing sound, which he described as slightly low but extremely powerful, at the same time. When it reaches people's ears, it causes them to feel a little dizzy for a moment.
This did not appear to be the case for the person in charge of the observatory. "Hello, respected unknown civilization, these are some voices from human civilization on the third planet of this small solar system..." he exclaimed loudly as he opened his mouth for the first time.