Name: Making Waves The Story of Ruby Payne-Scott: Australian Pioneer Radio Astronomer
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Making Waves The Story of Ruby Payne-Scott: Australian Pioneer Radio Astronomer

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The first woman in radio astronomy Ruby Payne-Scott (1912-1981). One of the first people in the world to consider radio astronomy, she made classic contributions to solar radio physics as well. This beautifully-researched, copiously-illustrated and well-written book tells us much more than the life of one amazing female radio astronomer.

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W.M. Goss

Making Waves

The Story of Ruby Payne-Scott: Australian Pioneer Radio Astronomer.

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Making Waves The Story of Ruby Payne-Scott: Australian Pioneer Radio Astronomer

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