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olivia24
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Astronomer

Post by olivia24 »

In addition to sensitive radio telescopes, what special equipment and technologies do astronomers use during their science investigations and practices?
karenzyj
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Re: Astronomer

Post by karenzyj »

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

-Karen
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Re: Astronomer

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