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radio astronomy

noun

  1. the branch of astronomy that utilizes extraterrestrial radiation in radio wavelengths rather than visible light for the study of the universe.


radio astronomy

noun

  1. a branch of astronomy in which a radio telescope is used to detect and analyse radio signals received on earth from radio sources in space
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radio astronomy

  1. The study of celestial objects by measurement of the radio waves they emit. Radio astronomy has enabled the detection and study of objects such as pulsars, quasars, radio galaxies, and other objects, some of which emit considerably less radiation at other wavelengths. Radio astronomy has contributed to the discovery of cosmic background radiation and has enhanced the understanding of solar activity and the structure of galaxies.
  2. See also radio telescope
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of radio astronomy1

First recorded in 1945–50
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Research published in 2023 showed that emissions measured from dozens of satellites on the Starlink constellation exceeded their intended and allowed thresholds, interfering with the frequencies allocated to radio astronomy.

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Free from exposure to Earth and other interference, the moon’s somewhat mysterious far side is ideal for radio astronomy and other scientific work.

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Readhead, who had paused his studies of CSOs to delve into different problems in radio astronomy, decided it was time to revisit the topic.

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A radio astronomy devotee, he fills his spare time working on radio wave projects in a room littered with instruments and parts.

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The frequency band used by Starlink is adjacent to a band reserved for radio astronomy and any spillover could impact observations.

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