Astronomer
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Astronomer
In addition to sensitive radio telescopes, what special equipment and technologies do astronomers use during their science investigations and practices?
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Re: Astronomer
In addition to telescopes, astronomers collect data using radio waves, spectroscopy (measuring electromagnetic radiation), and even photography. They then use computers to analyze what they've found.
A good article about astronomy equipment can be found here: http://astronomyonline.org/Science/Equipment.asp
And if you're interested in how astronomy equipment has developed throughout history, check out this website: http://www.antiquetelescopes.org/before.html
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A good article about astronomy equipment can be found here: http://astronomyonline.org/Science/Equipment.asp
And if you're interested in how astronomy equipment has developed throughout history, check out this website: http://www.antiquetelescopes.org/before.html
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Re: Astronomer
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Thanks!
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https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p033.shtml
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p041.shtml
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