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The Importance of Radio Astronomy
During this activity, participants will gain an understanding of how radio telescopes collect and analyze data.
Materials
umbrellas
ball pit balls
colored pencils
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Key Words
Radio Astronomy
radio frequencies
Downloadable Materials
Instructor
English
Spanish
Participant
English
Spanish
Acknowledgments
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The photo is courtesy of Bettymaya Foott, NRAO/AUI/NSF
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