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Are There Space-Based Radio Telescopes?
There have been a few radio telescopes launched into space over the years, most with the purpose of linking…

Is Radio Recombination Line Emission Isotropic?
Yes, in fact emission from a cloud of gas which contains hydrogen atoms which are in excited states, called…
How Does a Radio Telescope Work?
I believe that your question was perhaps answered previously at https://public.nrao.edu/ask/how-to-make-images-with-a-radio-telescope/. If this previous post does not answer your…
Difference Between a Radio Telescope and a Highly Directional Radio Antenna
Question: How do we distinguish between a radio telescope and a highly directional radio antenna? — Renier Answer: In…
How Close to a Plane are the VLA Antennas?
Question: I assume that if the VLA antenna mounts are in a mathematical plane it would be easier to…