The Arecibo Observatory: A History of Innovation and Discovery
Written by one of its former Directors, this book presents a historical account of the famous Arecibo Observatory and its 305-meter radio astronomical telescope, widely known for its groundbreaking scientific discoveries and starring role in the James Bond movie, Golden Eye. The story details the pl...
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | inglés |
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Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer,
2024.
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| Edición: | 1st ed. 2024. |
| Series: | Historical & Cultural Astronomy,
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| Acceso en liña: | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-75225-4 |
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Table of Contents:
- The Right Person at the Right Time
- The Evolution of the Telescope Design
- The View from Washinghton
- Turning Soil at Last
- A New Beginning
- Finishing Up and a Celebration
- First Observations and Some Disappointment
- Feed Design Successes, Future Plans and Management Changes
- Science in the Early Years, 1964 to 1974
- A New Telescope Opens New Horizons, 1975 to 1
- The Gregorian Era, 1994-2011.