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What is a Radio Telescope?

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Where is the largest radio telescope located?

What is a Radio Telescope?

Radio telescopes were developed to listen for radio waves in space. The simplest telescopes consist of antennas, a receiver and amplifier, and a recorder to record the incoming data. The largest radio telescope in the world is located in Aricebo Puerto Rico, and measures 1000 feet in diameter.

   

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