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

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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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Springer Nature 2020
Series:Historical & Cultural Astronomy
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