This is the story of radio astronomy,of how radio waves are generated by stars,supernova,quasars,colliding galaxies,and by the very beginnings of the universe itself. This revised book provides an update on the state of radio astronomy and those sections no longer regarded as cutting edge have been removed. With this book,aimed at a lay audience,you learn what astronomers are doing with those huge dishes. With each of these observatories,the scientists collect and analyze their data,"listening" to the radio signals from space,in order to learn what is out there,and perhaps even if someone else may be listening as well.
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.ISBN: 9781441921567Number of pages: 156Weight: 307 gDimensions: 235 x 155 mmEdition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2007
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From the reviews of the second edition:
"In this new edition (1st ed.,1974),radio astronomer/science writer Verschuur (Univ. of Memphis) both entertains and informs about the contribution that radio astronomy is making towards an understanding of the universe....A number of the excellent figure are in color; good appendixes cover definitions and the many terms unique to the field.... For reader interested in the development and status of this very interesting and important subfield of astronomy. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels." (W. E. Howard III,CHOICE,Vol. 44 (11),August,2007)
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