The Early Years of Radio Astronomy

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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.