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Decoding the message of the pulsars : intelligent communication from the galaxy / by LaViolette, Paul A.(CARDINAL)762326;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-204) and index.The pulsar enigma -- A galactic message -- The galactic network -- The galactic imperative -- Superwave warning beacons -- Sky maps of a celestial disaster -- Natural or artificial -- Force field-beaming technology.
Subjects: Life on other planets.; Interstellar communication.; Radio astronomy.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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To the stars and beyond [videorecording] : the story of the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. by Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute.(CARDINAL)327234;
Subjects: Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute.; Radio astronomy;
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Telescopes and observatories / by Couper, Heather.(CARDINAL)334497; Henbest, Nigel.(CARDINAL)334496;
Examines the history, development, and operation of telescopes, where observatories are located, and some of the startling discoveries made by telescopes detecting radio, gamma, and ultraviolet waves.
Subjects: Astronomical observatories; Radio astronomy; Telescopes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Contact / by Sagan, Carl,1934-1996.;
Beautiful astrophysicist Rebecca Blake deciphers long-awaited signals from space, persuades world leaders to construct a machine that many consider a Trojan Horse, and journeys into space for an epochal encounter.1010LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Science fiction.; Women scientists; Life on other planets; Interstellar communication; Radio astronomy;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The FAST telescope / by Gitlin, Marty,author.(CARDINAL)485260;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Big hope for a telescope -- Birth of a marvel -- Bigger and stronger -- The amazing attraction -- An incredible feat -- What you should know -- Quick stats -- Timeline."The most powerful telescope in the world was built in a remote area of China. It has already received signals from many light years away. The FAST Telescope is a marvel of engineering. It is no wonder that millions of people have flocked to the area to feast their eyes upon it and learn all about it. The Chinese telescope will use the Next Generation Archive System to help store and maintain its findings. It will also be aided by the European Southern Observatory. The goal of both FAST and SKA is to help solve mysteries."--Grades 4 to 6.860L
Subjects: Radio telescopes; Radio telescopes; Radio astronomy; Very long baseline interferometry; Telescopes;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Contact : a novel / by Sagan, Carl,1934-1996.(CARDINAL)323009;
Beautiful astrophysicist Rebecca Blake deciphers long-awaited signals from space, persuades world leaders to construct a machine that many consider a Trojan Horse, and journeys into space for an epochal encounter.1010LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Science fiction.; Accelerated reader.; Women scientists; Life on other planets; Interstellar communication; Radio astronomy;
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Meet NASA inventor Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay and his team's giant lunar telescope /
""Radio telescopes can help astronomers learn the secrets of the universe's birth. But, such telescopes must be huge, and radio signals from Earth and the sun interfere with their readings. Learn how engineer Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay plans to solve these problems and more by building a huge radio telescope in a crater on the moon."--Ages 9-111010L
Subjects: Bandyopadhyay, Saptarsh; NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts. Juvenile literature.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Large astronomical telescopes; Large astronomical telescopes; Very large array telescopes; Very large array telescopes; Radio telescopes; Radio telescopes; Telescopes; Telescopes; Astronomical instruments; Radio astronomy; Inventions; Inventors; Aerospace engineering; Aeronautics;
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Galaxies and more giant marvels / by Williams, Ann(Children's author),author.;
Huger than huge -- What is a galaxy? -- Observing galaxies -- Radio astronomy -- Gigantic galaxies -- Star systems -- Humongous stars -- Enormous planets -- Huge and humanmade -- Great space wonders -- Xtreme challenge -- Glossary."What is a galaxy? Readers will learn the answer in this book! They will discover different types of telescopes and how their development has changed what scientists know about these giant marvels. Readers will also be introduced to other massive objects in the universe, such as star systems, planets, and the International Space Station. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--
Subjects: Galaxies; Astronomy;
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Astronomy, astronauts, and space exploration / by Gifford, Clive,author.(CARDINAL)265470;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Stargazing -- Optical telescopes -- Observatories -- Seeing other waves -- Radio astronomy -- Observatories in space -- Lift off! -- Space probes -- Landers and rovers -- Space men and women -- Astronaut training -- The International Space Station -- Life in space."Uncover the amazing story of astronomy from telescopes in space to outstanding observatories. Learn about the latest space probes, how rockets lift off, and what it's like living in the weightlessness of space. And find out about the remarkable astronauts who have spacewalked their way into history."--Ages 8-12.Grades 4 to 6.1150LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Astronomy; Observatories; Astronauts;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Van Nostrand's scientific encyclopedia; aeronautics, astronomy, botany, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, geology, guided missles, mathematics, mechanical engineering, medicine, metallurgy, meteorology, mineralogy, navigation, nuclear science & engineering, photography, physics, radio & television, statistics, zoology.
Subjects: Dictionaries.; Science;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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