Telescopes and space exploration

Brandt, J. C.; Maran, S. P.

The necessity for different types of telescopes for astronomical investigations is discussed. Major findings in modern astronomy by ground-based and spaceborne telescopes are presented. Observations of the Crab Nebula, solar flares, interstellar gas, and the Black Hole are described. The theory of the oscillating universe is explored. Operating and planned telescopes are described.

Document ID

19770009011

Document Type

Technical Memorandum (TM)

Authors

Brandt, J. C. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)

Maran, S. P. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)

Date Acquired

September 3, 2013

Publication Date

January 1, 1976

Subject Category

Report/Patent Number

Distribution Limits

Public

Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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