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Title:  Radio Astronomy

Author:  Alan E. Nourse
Edition: NA
ISBN: 0-531-10811-2
Date: 1989
Publisher: Venture
Binding: Hard Cover
Size approximately (inches): 6 x 9-1/4
Pages: 96

Book Condition: Good. Previously owned.  Former library copy with usual stampings and checkout pocket. Minor pencil writing from library. Has dust jacket clear cover which is very nice

Special Notes: A Franklin Watts Library Edition

About the book*

Radio Astronomy by Alan E. Nourse is an accessible introduction to the field of radio astronomy, aimed at young readers aged 12 and up. Published in 1989 as part of the Venture Books series, this 96-page volume explains how scientists use radio waves to study celestial objects and phenomena, offering insights into the universe beyond what is visible through optical telescopes.

Chapters:

1. Whispers from the Sky
2. Windows to the Universe
3. Radio Telescopes
4. The Mystery of the Quasars
5. Pulsars and Neutron Stars
6. Gravitational Collaps and Black Holes
7. Glossary
8. Additional Reading
9. Index

The book covers the fundamentals of radio astronomy, including the history of the field, the technology behind radio telescopes, and the types of cosmic sources that emit radio waves, such as pulsars, quasars, and galaxies. It also discusses how radio astronomy has contributed to major discoveries, like the detection of the cosmic microwave background radiation, which supports the Big Bang theory.

Designed for middle and high school students, Radio Astronomy combines clear explanations with illustrations, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading, making it a valuable resource for those interested in exploring the science of the invisible universe.

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