This collection showcases the groundbreaking discoveries in radio astronomy, detailing the evolution of techniques and motivations behind key explorations. Readers will learn about early attempts to detect solar radio waves, Jansky's static findings, Reber's Milky Way mapping, and significant advancements in radio cosmology and synchrotron theory.
Reflections Fifty Years After Jansky's Discovery
Focusing on the pivotal advancements in radio astronomy since 1933, this collection features personal accounts from key pioneers in the field. Contributors share their experiences and insights, providing a vivid sense of the era for readers unfamiliar with it. The book is enriched with over 150 illustrations, primarily historical photographs of notable figures and equipment. It includes perspectives from both radio and optical astronomers, as well as historians, covering significant developments and contributions from various laboratories and countries before 1960.