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Radio astronomy

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The following subject areas are covered: (1) scientific opportunities (millimeter and sub-millimeter wavelength astronomy; meter to hectometer astronomy; the Sun, stars, pulsars, interstellar masers, and extrasolar planets; the planets, asteroids, and comets; radio galaxies, quasars, and cosmology; and challenges for radio astronomy in the 1990's); (2) recommendations for new facilities (the millimeter arrays, medium scale instruments, and small-scale projects); (3) continuing activities and maintenance, upgrading of telescopes and instrumentation; (4) long range programs and technology development; and (5) social, political, and organizational considerations.

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Kellermann, Kenneth I., Heeschen, David, Backer, Donald C., Cohen, Marshall H., Davis, Michael, Depater, Imke, Deyoung, David, Dulk, George A., Fisher, J. R., Goss, W. Miller. 1991-01-01. Radio astronomy. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910023704

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