Open Skies The National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Its Impact on US Radio Astronomy /

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This open access book on the history of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory covers the scientific discoveries and technical innovations of late 20th century radio astronomy with particular attention to the people and institutions involved. The authors have made extensive use of the NRAO Archive...

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Main Authors: Kellermann, Kenneth I. (Author), Bouton, Ellen N. (Author), Brandt, Sierra S. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.
Edition:1st ed. 2020.
Series:Historical & Cultural Astronomy,
Subjects:
Astronomy > Observations.
Physics > Philosophy.
Science > History.
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy.
History of Science.
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Table of Contents:
  • A New Window on the Universe
  • The Post War Explosion in Radio Astronomy: The US Falls Behind
  • A New Era in Radio Astronomy
  • Growing Pains
  • Is Anyone Out There?
  • The Bar Is Open
  • The Very Large Array
  • VLBI and the Very Long Baseline Array
  • The Largest Feasible Steerable Telescope
  • Exploring the Millimeter Sky
  • NRAO and Radio Astronomy in the 21st Century
  • Appendix A
  • Appendix B
  • Index.

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