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Radio astronomy

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We can look at space with radio waves. These waves come from far away. They come from stars and our own galaxy. Big dishes help us hear them. It is like listening to a secret. Can you hear the stars?

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Chart Showing Radio Signal of First...
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The Atacama Compact Array.jpg
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M87 VLA VLBA radio astronomy.jpg
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Goldstone DSN antenna.jpg
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