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Listed under:  Science  >  Scientific inquiry  >  Instrumentation (Technology)  >  Scientific instruments  >  Astronomical instruments  >  Telescopes  >  Radio telescopes
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Catalyst: Birth of radio astronomy

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Did you know that some of the most ground-breaking scientific discoveries were made by chance (serendipity)? Discover the link between static on a telephone line and the invention of the radio telescope that has helped scientists find new clues to the origin of the universe.

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BTN: The biggest radio telescope in the world

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In the past, astronomers explored the universe with their eyes and optical telescopes, but what they could see was limited. Find out how radio telescopes have revolutionised the way astronomers 'see' the universe, allowing us to explore deeper into space than ever before.Watch this clip to learn about Australia's contribution ...

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Using maths to understand the universe

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When completed, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project will be the largest and most capable radio telescope available to scientists. Radio telescopes like the SKA detect radio waves produced by events and objects in the furthest reaches of space, translating these waves into data and imagery that allow scientists to study ...

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